John F. Campbell letter , 1863 August 6

Overview of the Collection

Creator
Campbell, John F., active 1863
Title
John F. Campbell letter
Dates
1863 August 6
Quantity
0.025 linear feet, (1 container)  :  1 folder
Collection Number
CA 1863 Aug 6
Summary
John F. Campbell wrote a letter dated August 6, 1863, to "Aunt and relatives," reporting the death of his brother at the battle of Gettysburg, describing the burial arrangements, and his decision to not bring the body home to Indiana.
Repository
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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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).

Content DescriptionReturn to Top

John F. Campbell wrote a letter dated August 6, 1863, to "Aunt and relatives," reporting the death of his brother at the battle of Gettysburg, describing the burial arrangements, and his decision to not bring the body home to Indiana.

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Subject Terms

  • Burial--Social aspects--United States--History--19th century
  • Gettysburg, Battle of, Gettysburg, Pa., 1863

Personal Names

  • Campbell, John F., active 1863

Family Names

  • Campbell family

Geographical Names

  • Indiana--History--Civil War, 1861-1865
  • United States--History--Civil War, 1861-1865--personal narratives

Form or Genre Terms

  • Correspondence