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William Fursuar Wellington letters , 1864-1865
Overview of the Collection
- Creator
- Wellington, William Fursuar, 1835-
- Title
- William Fursuar Wellington letters
- Dates
- 1864-1865 (inclusive)18641865
- Quantity
- 0.025 linear feet, (1 container) : 1 folder
- Collection Number
- A 196
- Summary
- William Fursuar Wellington (1835 - ) served as a private in Company K, 42d Regiment, Wisconsin Volunteer Infantry during the America Civil War. The collection (1864-1865) consists of correspondence to his wife, a photograph, and discharge papers.
- Repository
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University of Oregon Libraries, Special Collections and University Archives
UO Libraries--SCUA
1299 University of Oregon
Eugene OR
97403-1299
Telephone: 5413463068
spcarref@uoregon.edu - Access Restrictions
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Collection is open to the public. Collection must be used in Special Collections and University Archives Reading Room. Collection or parts of collection may be stored offsite. Please contact Special Collections and University Archives in advance of your visit to allow for transportation time.
- Additional Reference Guides
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See the Current Collection Guide for detailed description and requesting options.
- Languages
- English
- Sponsor
- Funding for production of this finding aid was provided through a grant awarded by the National Historical Publications and Records Commission (NHPRC).
Historical NoteReturn to Top
William Fursuar Wellington (1835 - ) was born in Batavia, New York, and moved to Wisconsin. He served as a private in Company K, 42d Regiment, Wisconsin Volunteer Infantry during the American Civil War.
Content DescriptionReturn to Top
The collection (October 3, 1864 - May 31, 1865) consists of correspondence to his wife, a photograph, and discharge papers.
The correspondence was sent from Wellington when he was in Cairo, Illinois. His letters refer to camp conditions, illness, condition of prisoners, Copperhead activities, missed pay-days, and guerrilla warfare on the Ohio River, and activities of the local citizens. The letters describe military life in a relatively peaceful time and place. There are about thirty letters.
A photograph of Wellington in his military uniform, and his discharge papers included.
Administrative InformationReturn to Top
Detailed Description of the CollectionReturn to Top
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| Guide to the William Fursuar Wellington Letters |
Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Subject Terms
- Military—Civil War
- Soldiers--United States--Correspondence
Personal Names
- Wellington, William Fursuar, 1835-
- Wellington, William Fursuar, 1835-
Corporate Names
- United States. Army
- United States. Army. Wisconsin Infantry Regiment, 42nd (1864-1865). Company K
Geographical Names
- Cairo (Ill.)--History, Military--19th century
- Illinois--History--Civil War, 1861-1865--personal narratives
- United States--History--Civil War, 1861-1865--personal narratives
Form or Genre Terms
- Correspondence
- Discharges
- Photographs
