viblbv01964Pierce, Charles H. LetterCharles H. Pierce Letter, 1861 Ms.2018.027Jeff Felton, Graduate Intern and Kira A. Dietz, ArchivistSpecial Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech

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This finding aid was produced using ArchivesSpace on 2023-08-07 13:47:08 -0400.English Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech Charles H. Pierce Letter Pierce, Charles H. Ms.2018.027 0.1 Cubic Feet 1 folder 1861 The collection contains a letter written July 20, 1861, by Charles H. Pierce to his mother on the eve of the Battle of First Manassas/Bull Run. Pierce was a member of the United States Marine Corps and was present during the battle. English . Access Restrictions

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The Charles H. Pierce Letter was purchased by Special Collections in September 2017.

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The processing, arrangement, and description of the Charles H. Pierce Letter was completed in September, 2018.

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The collection contains a letter written July 20, 1861, by Charles H. Pierce to his mother on the eve of the Battle of First Manassas/Bull Run. Pierce was a member of the United States Marine Corps and was present during the battle. Pierce's letter mentions the activities of his battalion on their march from Washington, D.C. to Manassas Junction. Pierce also mentions how hard the march was and the heat.

 Civil War First Manassas, Battle of, 1861 United States -- History -- Civil War, 1861-1865 United States -- Marine Corps -- History -- 1849-1877 Letter18611