Collection Overview
Title: | Reynolds Family Correspondence |
Date range: | 1863-1871, (bulk 1864-1865) |
Creator: | Reynolds, Alfred C. |
Abstract: | Collection consists almost entirely of personal letters written by Alfred C., Charles E., and James W. Reynolds to sisters and parents detailing Civil War experiences in the 128th Regiment, New York Volunteers and the 11th Light Artillery Regiment, New York. Of particular interest are accounts of the capture of Fort Morgan (1864, August-September), reflections on the Copperheads, Afro-American troops, General Lee, and slavery. |
Language of materials: | English. |
Repository: | John Hay Library , Special Collections |
Collection number: | Ms.Reynolds Family |