Letter from William Alexander Smith to his father, Alexander Smith, July 16, 1861

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Letter from William Alexander Smith to his father, Alexander Smith, July 16, 1861

Description

Confederate soldier in the 50th Virginia Regiment writes his first letter from camp describing camp life, rations, rules and regulations, and predictions for company's movements.

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Ms1996-018_001

Bibliographic Citation

Researchers wishing to cite this collection should include the following information: [identification of item], [box], [folder], Smith Family Letters, Ms1996-018, Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, Va.