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Clark Lockwood to Mother and Sister, July 10, 1865

 Item — Box: 1, Folder: 19

Scope and Contents

Written at Charleston, West Virginia. Opens "Dear Mother and Sister." Notes that this letter is to both his mother and sister Esther. He says "the happy moment has arrived" when he can tell them to stop writing to him, having seen the regiment's mustering-out order but being ordered to keep quiet about it until the regiment can be informed. Asks them to keep it quiet but that he expects to be home by around August 1.

Dates

  • Creation: July 10, 1865

Creator

Conditions Governing Access

The collection is open for research use and has no known restrictions.

Extent

From the Collection: 0.25 Linear Feet

Language of Materials

From the Collection: English

Repository Details

Part of the Binghamton University Libraries Special Collections Repository

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