Charles Crouch Civil War letters
Scope and content
Letters from Charles Crouch to his brother Henry Crouch detailing his experiences serving with the 34th Regiment, New York Volunteers in and around Virginia. Also, Charles Crouch's commission as a corporal in the New York State Volunteers; a Confederate $20 bill that was included with the letters; a note from Henry's son Leonard Crouch to Charles' son Fred Crouch describing how the documents were found; and a second letter from Leonard to Fred that accompanied the letters when they were given to Fred.
Dates
- 1861-1911.
Creator
- Crouch, Charles. (Person)
- Crouch, Fred. (Person)
Biographical / Historical
Henry Crouch was the owner and editor of the Kingston (N.Y.) Argus.
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
2B Carl A. Kroch Library
Cornell University
Ithaca NY 14853
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