A Guide to the Philip Crewell Letters, 1861-1862 Crewell, Philip Letters Ms1991-070

A Guide to the Philip Crewell Letters, 1861-1862

A Collection in
Special Collections
Collection Number Ms1991-070

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Repository

Special Collections, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, Va.

Collection Number

Ms1991-070

Title

Philip Crewell Letters, 1861-1862

Physical Characteristics

0.1 cu. ft. 1 folder

Creator

Crewell, Philip

Language

English

Please note: The current finding aid includes only minimal description of the collection. If you have questions, please contact Special Collections ( specref@vt.edu ) for more information.

Scope and Content

Letter from Crewell, a soldier in the Union Army during the Civil War, writing to his brother on May 7, 1861, from Albany, New York. Crewell praises his fellow soldiers and is eager to fight the rebels. Transcript available.

An additional letter was purchased in January 2016 that describes buildling winter quarters, expected Christmas gifts, requests for clothing and food, and his possible promotion. Dated December 7, 1862.