Askew Family correspondence
Collection Overview
Abstract
Photocopies of three letters of Matthew, James, and Robert Askew to their sister Hannah, living in England. Matthew who served in Co.D, 1st O.V.I. describes his experiences during the Battle of Stones River; James who was in Co.A, 12th O.V.I. writes about camp life in the Kanawha Valley and his brief period as a prisoner; and Robert who was a clergyman who did not join the service, explains the mood of the country in the Fall of 1861.
Dates
- Creation: 1861-1888
Extent
1 Folders
Creator
- Askew family (Family)
Biographical / Historical
Family living in Hamilton County, Ohio during the Civil War
Conditions Governing Access
No known access restrictions.
Conditions Governing Use
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Language of Materials
English
Subject
- Askew family (Family)
- United States. Army. Ohio Infantry Regiment, 1st (1861-1864) (Organization)
- United States. Army. Ohio Infantry Regiment, 12th (1861-1864) (Organization)
- Title
- Guide to the Askew Family correspondence
- Description rules
- Describing Archives: A Content Standard
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Latin
- Box: MMS-1380 to MMS-1386, Folder: MMS-1380 (Mixed Materials)