ORU_A196.xml Guide to the William Fursuar Wellington Letters 1864-1865 Wellington (William Fursuar) letters Tanya Parlet and Kira B. Homo Funding for production of this finding aid was provided through a grant awarded by the National Historical Publications and Records Commission (NHPRC). University of Oregon Libraries, Special Collections and University Archives 2013
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William Fursuar Wellington letters Wellington, William Fursuar, 1835- A 196 0.025 linear feet 1 container 1 folder 1864-1865 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. English . 1

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 Wellington, William Fursuar, 1835- Wellington, William Fursuar, 1835- United States. Army. Wisconsin Infantry Regiment, 42nd (1864-1865). Company K United States. Army Illinois--History--Civil War, 1861-1865--personal narratives United States--History--Civil War, 1861-1865--personal narratives Cairo (Ill.)--History, Military--19th century Military—Civil War Soldiers--United States--Correspondence Military Discharges Correspondence Photographs

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.

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.

 Guide to the William Fursuar Wellington Letters

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