Harry M. McDonald, Soldier, Civil War Letters, 1862/1865

Access and use

Location of collection:
West Virginia and Regional History Center
West Virginia & Regional History Center
West Virginia University
P.O. Box 6069
1549 University Avenue
Morgantown, WV 26506
Contact for questions and access:
POC: Lori Hostuttler
Phone: (304) 293-3536
Restrictions:

No special access restriction applies.

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Preferred citation:

[Description and date of item], [Box/folder number], Harry M. McDonald, Soldier, Civil War Letters, A&M 1925, West Virginia and Regional History Center, West Virginia University Libraries, Morgantown, West Virginia.

Summary

Extent:
0.01 Linear Feet Summary: 12 pages (1 folder)
Creator:
McDonald, Henry and McDonald family
Language:
English
Preferred citation:

[Description and date of item], [Box/folder number], Harry M. McDonald, Soldier, Civil War Letters, A&M 1925, West Virginia and Regional History Center, West Virginia University Libraries, Morgantown, West Virginia.

Background

Scope and content:

This collection includes four letters written by Harry (also Henry) M. McDonald, 35th Ohio Volunteer Infantry, and one letter written by McDonald's brother, M. McDonald, Jr. The letters authored by Harry M. McDonald include three letters to his sister and one to his brother, possibly M. McDonald, Jr. Harry M. McDonald's letters date from summer 1862 to summer 1863 and were from locations in the South, including Mississippi, Tennessee, and Alabama. The letter authored by M. McDonald, Jr. was written 8 July 1865 from "camp near Washington" and addressed to his sister. Subjects of the letters include troop movements; speculations about upcoming battles and the outcome of the war; opinions of the war and Union leaders, including Lincoln; and family news.

Physical location:
West Virginia and Regional History Center / West Virginia University / 1549 University Avenue / P.O. Box 6069 / Morgantown, WV 26506-6069 / Phone: 304-293-3536 / URL: West Virginia & Regional History Center
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