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Box 2

 Container

Contains 44 Results:

Marcellus Ovando Messer to family, 1865 January 6

 File — Box: 2, Folder: 89
Identifier: MSN/CW 5108-89
Scope and Contents

Messer reflects on the mindset of "old soldiers" like himself, who have seen much in battle.

Dates: 1865 January 6

Marcellus Ovando Messer to George W. Messer, 1865 February 8

 File — Box: 2, Folder: 90
Identifier: MSN/CW 5108-90
Scope and Contents

Messer writes of obstacles faced on a rail transport from Nashville to Huntsville.

Dates: 1865 February 8

Marcellus Ovando Messer to family, 1865 April 10

 File — Box: 2, Folder: 95
Identifier: MSN/CW 5108-95
Scope and Contents

Messer writes from Jonesboro, Tennessee with news of Lee's surrender and describes his disapproval of Union troops stealing from a nearby southern family.

Dates: 1865 April 10

Marcellus Ovando Messer to family, 1865 April 17

 File — Box: 2, Folder: 96
Identifier: MSN/CW 5108-96
Scope and Contents

Messer's reflects on the assassination of Abraham Lincoln.

Dates: 1865 April 17

Marcellus Ovando Messer to Charles A. Messer, 1865 April 18

 File — Box: 2, Folder: 97
Identifier: MSN/CW 5108-97
Scope and Contents

Messer relays news in the aftermath of Lincoln's assassination, and describes the increasing volume of migrating southerners and freed slaves he has observed.

Dates: 1865 April 18

Marcellus Ovando Messer to family, 1865 July 26

 File — Box: 2, Folder: 103
Identifier: MSN/CW 5108-103
Scope and Contents

Messer's describes his arrival at camp near Green Lake, Texas.

Dates: 1865 July 26