Letter from John S. Rowell to his cousins, 1862 May 17

Title:

Letter from John S. Rowell to his cousins, 1862 May 17

Creator:

Rowell, John S., 1841-1885

Creator Role:

Author

Accession / Call Number:

2024.080 (m)

Object ID:

2024.080 (m)

Date:

1862/05/17

Type of Material:

textual record

Physical Description:

1 letter

Language:

English

Scope and Content:

Letter from John S. Rowell at Roanoke Island, NC, to his cousins, John E. and Mettie Rowell, in North Billerica, MA, dated May 17, 1862. In the 12-page letter, Rowell predominately details his recent brush with the "jaws of death." He notes his regiment recently has been in a battle and provides details on the Battle of Camden with the 6th New Hampshire, 51st Pennsylvania, 21st Massachusetts, 9th New York, and 89th New York Regiments under General Reno. Rowell describes in detail their travel on ships and marching; the battle, including the death of a man hit by a shell; and their withdrawal .The first page of this letter includes Civil War letterhead featuring soldiers departing and returning home.

Subjects:

Correspondence, United States--History--Civil War, 1861-1865, Military camps, South Mills, Battle of, N.C., 1862

Locations:

Roanoke Island, NC
Billerica, MA

People:

Rowell, John S., 1841-1885, Rowell, John E., 1838-1920, Rowell, Marietta, 1844-1929

Terms of Use:

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Credit Line:

New Hampshire Historical Society purchase.

Restrictions:

Available for research.

Level Description:

Item