Title:
1863-10-04 Letter from Eugene Joseph Stocking
Collection Number:
MS 59-18
Scope and Content:
Letter from Eugene Stocking to his parents dated October 4, 1863. In this letter, he describes his battlefield experiences at Kelly's Ford, Middleburg, Upperville, Williamsport, Boonsboro, Manassas Gap, and Brady Station. He also discusses various skirmishes, the status of his regiment, deceased soldiers, food, the weather, prisoners of war, and tobacco.
Language:
English
Type of Resource:
Text
Genre:
Correspondence
Digital Origin:
Reformatted Digital
Subject:
American Civil War
Subject:
skirmish
Subject:
regimental history
Subject:
First U.S. Cavalry
Subject:
1st U.S. Cavalry
Subject:
Battle of Kelly's Ford
Subject:
death
Subject:
Battle of Middleburg
Subject:
Battle of Upperville
Subject:
Battle of Williamsport
Subject Name:
Stocking, Eugene Joseph
Inclusive Dates:
October 4, 1863
Location of Originals:
Archives of Michigan
Use Restrictions:
Please contact the Archives of Michigan for permission to publish.
Access Restrictions:
To preserve the original items, this collection is only available online.
