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Plamer, Abner B., Letter Abner B. Palmer Letter, 1864 Ms.2023.134

Abner B. Palmer Letter, 1864 Ms.2023.134


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Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech
Identification
Ms.2023.134
Title
Abner B. Palmer Letter 1864
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0.1 Cubic Feet
Creator
Palmer, Abner B.
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The materials in this collection are in English.
Abstract
The Abner B. Palmer Letter was written by Sergeant Abner Palmer of Company A, 56th Pennsylvania Volunteer Infantry, 2nd Brigade, 4th Division, 5th Corps, Ambulance Train, in Petersburg, Virginia, to his mother on July 4th, 1864. The letter contains information about the weather, a close encounter with Confederate soldiers, and the fighting between the Union and Confederate Armies.

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  • Civil War
  • United States -- History -- Civil War, 1861-1865

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  • Palmer, Abner B.
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