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Clark Lockwood to Mother, September 12, 1864

 Item — Box: 1, Folder: 11

Scope and Contents

Written at Kanawha Valley, West Virginia (written "Kanawah"). Reports the vagaries of receiving letters at various times and that they had moved to Point of Rocks. All are confused because they have had so many different commanders during the summer. Describes their movements to the valley, about ten miles from Charleston, West Virginia. Reports nearby coal oil and salt works and having to travel through tunnels. Asks her to send newspapers.

Envelope postmarked at Kanahwa, West Virginia, September 13. Addressed to "Mrs. Jane Lockwood, Watkins, Schuyler Co., N.Y."

Dates

  • Creation: September 12, 1864

Creator

Extent

From the Collection: .25 Linear Feet

Language of Materials

From the Collection: English

Repository Details

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