Letter, Aaron Oberly to Maria Woodford

Containers:
Box 78, Folder 1865.05.07
Creator:
Oberly, Aaron S., 1837-1918
Scope and content:

Collection of nine letters. Oberly writes his fiance, Maria Woodford, about his experiences in and around Washington, DC. One very detailed letter tells of a visit to Mount Vernon. Oberly served as an assistant surgeon in the U.S. Navy during the Civil War.

Access and use

Location of collection:
The George Washington Presidential Library at Mount Vernon
The George Washington Presidential Library at Mount Vernon
3600 Mount Vernon Memorial Highway
Mount Vernon, VA 22121
Contact for questions and access:
POC: Reference services
Phone: (703) 780-3600
Parent restrictions:
This collection is open for research during scheduled appointments. Researchers must complete the Washington Library's Special Collections and Archives Registration Form before access is provided. The library reserves the right to restrict access to certain items for preservation purposes.