Scope and content
12 letters written home to his mother discussing his travels, the battles in which he has fought and his being wounded, his anxiety about being shot, and the privations endured as a soldier. Includes two letters written to Jingerich by his mother and brother.
Dates
- 1861-1865.
Creator
- Jingerich, Jacob. (Person)
Biographical / Historical
Civil War soldier from Buffalo, New York; member of the 17th U.S. Infantry.
Extent
.1 cubic feet. (.1 cubic feet.)
Language of Materials
English
- Description rules
- Appm
- Language of description
- Undetermined
- Script of description
- Code for undetermined script
Repository Details
Part of the Division of Rare and Manuscript Collections Repository
Contact:
2B Carl A. Kroch Library
Cornell University
Ithaca NY 14853
607-255-3530
607-255-9524 (Fax)
2B Carl A. Kroch Library
Cornell University
Ithaca NY 14853
607-255-3530
607-255-9524 (Fax)