Letter from Charles L. Brigham to his mother, 1863 February 20

Collection Name:

Brigham Family Papers

Title:

Letter from Charles L. Brigham to his mother, 1863 February 20

Creator:

Brigham, Charles Lewis, 1843-1864

Creator Role:

Author

Accession / Call Number:

2016.107

Object ID:

2016.107.10.06

Date:

1863/02/20

Type of Material:

textual record

Physical Description:

1 letter

Language:

English

Scope and Content:

Letter from Charles L. Brigham in Newport News, Virginia, to his mother, Eliza Ann Fairbanks, dated February 20,1863. In the letter, Charles tells his mother that he does not think he will take a 15-day furlough from the army and go home, as it is not long enough and will cost too much money, also noting that "I would like to see you all but should hate to leave." He also asks his mother to purchase him some new boots because his are falling apart.

Subjects:

Correspondence , United States--History--Civil War, 1861-1865 , United States--History--Civil War, 1861-1865--Equipment and supplies , United States. Army. New Hampshire Infantry Regiment, 9th (1862-1865)

Locations:

Newport News, VA

People:

Brigham, Charles Lewis, 1843-1864 , Brigham, Eliza Fairbanks, 1816-1900

Organizations:

United States. Army. New Hampshire Infantry Regiment, 9th (1862-1865)

Terms of Use:

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Credit Line:

Gift in memory of Richard Bean Law and George B. Law arranged by Jerrilee Cain.

Restrictions:

Available for research.

Level Description:

Item

Box Number:

1