Letter. L[yman] D. Stilson, "Battlefield of Williamsburg Va," to "Dear Cousin S[arah Stilson]", 1862 May 8

File — Box: 1, Folder: 7

Identifier: MSN/CW 5061-7

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Letter. L[yman] D. Stilson, &quot;Battlefield of Williamsburg Va,&quot; to &quot;Dear Cousin S[arah Stilson]&quot;, Page 1

Letter. L[yman] D. Stilson, "Battlefield of Williamsburg Va," to "Dear Cousin S[arah Stilson]", Page 1

Letter. L[yman] D. Stilson, &quot;Battlefield of Williamsburg Va,&quot; to &quot;Dear Cousin S[arah Stilson]&quot;, Page 2 and 3

Letter. L[yman] D. Stilson, "Battlefield of Williamsburg Va," to "Dear Cousin S[arah Stilson]", Page 2 and 3

Letter. L[yman] D. Stilson, &quot;Battlefield of Williamsburg Va,&quot; to &quot;Dear Cousin S[arah Stilson]&quot;, Page 4

Letter. L[yman] D. Stilson, "Battlefield of Williamsburg Va," to "Dear Cousin S[arah Stilson]", Page 4

Scope and Contents

The author (1839-1912) was a cousin of Sarah Stilson's and, when the letter was written, a member of Co. D, 49th New York Infantry. Stilson relates his and his regiment's actions from 4 to 7 May 1862, including service at the Battle of Williamsburg (5 May 1862); he goes on to describe the field of Williamsburg in the aftermath of the battle.