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Letter, William Latham Candler to his brother, Camp Hooker-Lower Potomac, MD, December 8, 1861 (Ms1997-007)

Dublin Core

Title

Letter, William Latham Candler to his brother, Camp Hooker-Lower Potomac, MD, December 8, 1861 (Ms1997-007)

Subject

Civil War

Description

Candler tells his brother about the war around him, including the constant bombardment of shells. He talks about the men preparing for another fight in Washington.

Date

1861-12-08

Language

English

Type

Letters

Identifier

Ms1997_007_CandlerWilliam_Letter_1861_1208

Bibliographic Citation

Researchers wishing to cite this collection should include the following information: William Latham Candler Papers, Ms1997-007, Special Collections, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, Va.