Charles Oscar Adams letters, 1861-1862

Summary

Creator:

Adams, Charles Oscar, b. 1831

Extent:

13 items

Language:

English

Call Number:

86680 Aa 2 Vault

Authors:

Finding aid created by Bentley Historical Library staff

Background

Scope and Content:

13 letters written to his parents and his wife while he was serving in Company I, 3rd Michigan Cavalry, 1861-62. He tells of life in camps Anderson and Benton in St. Louis, comments on officers, quarters, slowness in equipping the cavalry units, picket duty, weather, and poisoned food sold to the soldiers by citizens. He describes the train trip to St. Louis, the use of balloons, and a Washington's birthday celebration. Much of each letter is given to religious reflections.

Biographical / Historical:

Fenton, Michigan, soldier who served in Company I, 3rd Michigan Infantry during the Civil War. Adams was discharged in July of 1862 for disability.

Acquisition Information:

Donated by Proquest (donor no. 1771 )

Rules or Conventions:

Describing Archives: A Content Standard

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Names:

United States. Army. Michigan. Cavalry Regiment, 3rd (1861-1866). Company I.

Places:

Fenton (Mich.)
United States -- History -- Civil War, 1861-1865.