Isaac C. Pugh to Elvira E. Pugh, Head Quarters, 41st Regiment, Illinois Volunteers, Camp at Cold Water, Mississippi. Content includes news of a Rebel skirmish and encounter with numerous southern slaves forced to serve the Confederate army. Letter also discusses a confrontation with a Lt. Col. Warner regarding the army's treatment of southern blacks, 1862 July 2
Item — Box: 1, Folder: 19
Sub-Series Scope and Contents
From the Sub-Series:
This sub-series is primarily composed of letters written by Isaac C. Pugh and I.R. (Rinaldo) Pugh. Other correspondents include Elvira Pugh, B.G. (Bartly) Pugh, and J.H. (John Henry) Pugh. Letters detail aspects of military life, including operations, troop movements, and changes in command as they occur. Pertinent content includes an account of the battles of Forts Henry and Donelson, and the battle of Shiloh (Pittsburg Landing).
Dates
- Creation: 1862 July 2
Creator
- From the Collection: Pugh, Elvira E. (Person)
Languages
From the Collection:
The collection is in English.
Access
The collection is open for research.
Extent
From the Collection: 0.83 Linear Feet (2 boxes)
Repository Details
Part of the Manuscript Collections Repository
Contact:
University of California
Rivera Library
P.O. Box 5900
Riverside 92517-5900 USA
specialcollections@ucr.edu
University of California
Rivera Library
P.O. Box 5900
Riverside 92517-5900 USA
specialcollections@ucr.edu