0.01 Linear Feet, Summary: 1/4 in. (1 folder); 1 reel of microfilm
Creator
Vandeman, J. M.
Location
West Virginia and Regional History Center / West Virginia University / 1549 University Avenue / P.O. Box 6069 / Morgantown,
WV 26506-6069 / Phone: 304-293-3536 / Fax: 304-293-3981 / URL: https://wvrhc.lib.wvu.edu/
Language
English
Abstract
Fourteen letters, thirteen from J.M. Vandeman of Adams Co., Ohio, a Union soldier in Co. B, 33rd Ohio Volunteer Company, 3rd
Division, 9th Brigade, and one from W.T. and H.A. Wright of Webster City, Hamilton Co., Iowa. All are addressed to Miss S.
Jane Vandeman in Adams Co., Ohio. The letters from J.M. Vandeman were written between 6 October 1861 and 25 December 1862;
the letter from the Wrights is dated 1866. The letters of 1861-1862 were written from various locations in Ohio, Kentucky,
Tennessee and Alabama and describe life as a Union soldier, including camp life, battles, and hospital stays. In addition
to the letters, there is a document dated September 17, 1864, appointing George G. Menelly as 2nd lieutenant, 173rd Reg.,
Ohio Volunteer Infantry for one year.
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Preferred Citation
[Description and date of item], [Box/folder number], J.M. Vandeman Correspondence, A&M 2745, West Virginia and Regional History
Center, West Virginia University Libraries, Morgantown, West Virginia.