2026-05-10T14:17:25Z

Clendening Family Letters

Creator

Clendening, Abram

Abstract Or Scope

Five letters relating to Abram Clendening, a private in the 5th Independent Company, Ohio Sharpshooters during the American Civil War, including a letter from Clendening, explaining his reasons for enlisting; and letters from comrades and officials regarding his death, the disposition of his personal effects and money, and the location of his grave. Also includes a letter from Boyd Clendening, serving on guard duty in Company K, 128th Ohio Infantry at Johnson's Island, Ohio.
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Collection Context

1. Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University