Letter from John W. Goodwin to his brother and sister, 1861 November 5
- Collection Name:
- John W. Goodwin Correspondence and Certificate of Service
- Title:
- Letter from John W. Goodwin to his brother and sister, 1861 November 5
- Creator:
- Goodwin, John W., 1831-1862
- Creator Role:
- Author
- Accession / Call Number:
- 2024.010 (m)
- Object ID:
- 2024.010.02
- Date:
- 1861/11/05
- Type of Material:
- textual record
- Physical Description:
- 1 letter
- Language:
- English
- Scope and Content:
- Letter from John W. Goodwin aboard the Steamship Atlantic off Port Royal, SC, to his brother and sister. Dated November 5, 1861, Goodwin writes of their landing, noting the fleet of 50 to 60 ships were separated in a storm and that at least one steamer may be lost. He goes on to note that several soldiers have had the measles and of the ongoing firing between rebel steamers and their gunships.
- Subjects:
- Correspondence, United States--History--Civil War, 1861-1865, Weather, Vaccination, Measles, Ships
- Locations:
- Port Royal, SC
- People:
- Goodwin, John W., 1831-1862
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- For permission to reproduce or publish this item, please contact the New Hampshire Historical Society. Users are responsible for following all copyright and intellectual property laws.
- Credit Line:
- Gift of David N. Carle.
- Restrictions:
- Available for research.
- Level Description:
- Item
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