William N. Curry Letter, 1862, Ms.2009.024

Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech

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Jennifer Vipperman, Archivist

Abstract

The collection contains letters from a Confederate soldier, William N. Curry to his two brothers, Alpheus and Harry, during the American Civil War. The letters are written on the same page. Letters discusses camp life in Pocataligo, South Carolina. Curry discusses seeing Yankee ships run aground and set on fire to prevent the Confederates taking the cargo.

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The collection is open for research.

Preferred Citation

Researchers wishing to cite this collection should include the following information: [identification of item], [box], [folder], William N. Curry Letter , Ms2009-024, Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, Va.

Source of Acquisition

The William N. Curry Letter was purchased by Special Collections in 1993.

Processing Information

The processing, arrangement, and description of the William N. Curry Letter was completed in February 2009.

Scope and Content

The collection consists of two letters written on the same page. The letters are written by William N. Curry to his two brothers, Alpheus and Harry during the American Civil War. William Curry is in a Camp near Pocataligo, South Carolina. Curry describes camp life and discusses things like the weather and mentioning the presence of alligators in the swamps. Curry also describes seeing ships and "the old iron horse. " In the letter to Harry, Curry discusses Yankee ships being run aground and set on fire to prevent the Confederates from taking the cargo. Curry also mentions rumors that the Yankees may try to retake Fort Sumter, but Curry feels that they will find this task a "sore job. "