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Letter. H[enry] J. Gifford, camp near White Oak Church, Virginia, to "my mythical friend Lyra" [Sarah Stilson], Lima, New York, 1862 December 20

 File — Box: 1, Folder: 14
Identifier: MSN/CW 5061-14
Letter. H[enry] J. Gifford, camp near White Oak Church, Virginia, to "my mythical friend Lyra" [Sarah Stilson], Lima, New York, Page 1
Letter. H[enry] J. Gifford, camp near White Oak Church, Virginia, to "my mythical friend Lyra" [Sarah Stilson], Lima, New York, Page 1
Letter. H[enry] J. Gifford, camp near White Oak Church, Virginia, to "my mythical friend Lyra" [Sarah Stilson], Lima, New York, Page 2
Letter. H[enry] J. Gifford, camp near White Oak Church, Virginia, to "my mythical friend Lyra" [Sarah Stilson], Lima, New York, Page 2
Letter. H[enry] J. Gifford, camp near White Oak Church, Virginia, to "my mythical friend Lyra" [Sarah Stilson], Lima, New York, Page 3
Letter. H[enry] J. Gifford, camp near White Oak Church, Virginia, to "my mythical friend Lyra" [Sarah Stilson], Lima, New York, Page 3
Letter. H[enry] J. Gifford, camp near White Oak Church, Virginia, to "my mythical friend Lyra" [Sarah Stilson], Lima, New York, Envelope
Letter. H[enry] J. Gifford, camp near White Oak Church, Virginia, to "my mythical friend Lyra" [Sarah Stilson], Lima, New York, Envelope

Scope and Contents

Though there is some mention of the battle of Fredericksburg, most of the letter is given over to an extended self-description by Gifford for Stilson: his appearance, education, "qualities of heart," religious beliefs, and so on.

Dates

  • Creation: 1862 December 20

Conditions Governing Access

There are no access restrictions on this collection.

Language of Materials

English

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