Letter from Charles L. Brigham to his brother Albert, 1864 May 3

Collection Name:

Brigham Family Papers

Title:

Letter from Charles L. Brigham to his brother Albert, 1864 May 3

Creator:

Brigham, Charles Lewis, 1843-1864

Creator Role:

Author

Accession / Call Number:

2016.107

Object ID:

2016.107.21.01

Date:

1864/05/03

Type of Material:

textual record

Physical Description:

1 letter

Language:

English

Scope and Content:

Letter from Charles L. Brigham in Bristoe Station, Virginia, to his brother Albert, dated May 3, 1864. In the letter, Charles writes that he wishes he could help his younger brothers with their studies. He stresses that an education is important and to "keep in good company." He also tells Albert that, if he and their brother Ed were killed, Albert and George would have to take care of the family.

Subjects:

Correspondence , United States--History--Civil War, 1861-1865 , United States. Army. New Hampshire Infantry Regiment, 9th (1862-1865) , United States. Army of the Potomac

Locations:

Virginia

People:

Brigham, Charles Lewis, 1843-1864 , Brigham, Albert Walter, 1853-1913

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