Sherwood, Emily D. and family. Papers, 1853-1865 (bulk 1862-1864). 0.3 linear ft. Location: S:121. Sherwood's family owned a farm in Quincy, Illinois. Her brothers Charles and Frederick served in the Illinois 50th Regiment during the Civil War and fought in battles throughout the South. Papers include correspondence among Sherwood family members. Civil War letters comment on activities, health, and camp life; battles at Fort Donelson, Tennessee, and Corinth, Mississippi; African Americans; and Confederate women. Other items discuss social life among northern farmers and workers. For further information, see online catalog. Mss. 2566.