Letter from William Alexander Smith to his brother, Stephen Mitchell Smith, September 7, 1861

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Letter from William Alexander Smith to his brother, Stephen Mitchell Smith, September 7, 1861

Description

Confederate soldier in the 50th Virginia Regiment writes from Lewisburg to thank his brother for news of the family farm, provide updates about the war, ask about the Rifle Rangers, describe camp life and illness at camp, and inquire about friends and family.

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Ms1996-018_003

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.