Manuscript Collections
Jones, William W. (Union soldier). Letter: Camp Kearney, La. to Mary H. Jones,
Description
Jones, William W. (Union soldier). Letter: Camp Kearney, La. to Mary H. Jones, 1862 October 21. 1 item (1 leaf). Location: Misc:J. Union soldier in a unit which was training and drilling at Camp Kearney, near New Orleans, during the Civil War. Two-page letter giving a brief description of Jones' military training and drill practice at Camp Kearney. It describes physical conditions at camp, mentioning the weather and the men's failed attempt to seize chickens from a local resident. For further information, see online catalog. Mss. 3326.
Manuscript Topic
New Orleans in the Civil War
Civil War
Record Type
Manuscript Collections
Year
1862