A&M 2670William J. Pyewell, Civil War Soldier's Letter, 1862 Oct 12 A&M 2670Staff of the West Virginia & Regional History CenterWest Virginia and Regional History Center

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This finding aid was produced using ArchivesSpace on 2026-06-18 14:05:43 -0400.EnglishDescribing Archives: A Content Standard West Virginia and Regional History Center William J. Pyewell, Civil War Soldier's Letter Pyewell, William J. A&M 2670 Archival Resource Key Previous Archival Resource Key Previous Archival Resource Key Previous Archival Resource Key /repositories/2/resources/789 0 Linear Feet Summary: 4 pages 1862 Oct 12 A letter from William J. Pyewell, a Union solider, to his mother. This letter was sent from his unit's encampment at Bolivar where winter quarters were being established which he noted by mentioning the construction of bakery ovens. He says that he is not to be discharged before the end of the war which he thinks can not last more than three years. He also says that he will send part of his pay to her since they are expecting the paymaster and that he will ask for a furlough soon. 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 English Conditions Governing Access

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Jefferson County. Civil War -- Jefferson County (W. Va.) Pyewell, William J.