Charles Caraway, Soldier, Civil War Letter

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Location of collection:
West Virginia and Regional History Center
West Virginia & Regional History Center
West Virginia University
P.O. Box 6069
1549 University Avenue
Morgantown, WV 26506
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POC: Lori Hostuttler
Phone: (304) 293-3536
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Preferred citation:

[Description and date of item], [Box/folder number], Charles Caraway, Soldier, Civil War Letter, A&M 1345, West Virginia and Regional History Center, West Virginia University Libraries, Morgantown, West Virginia.

Summary

Extent:
0.01 Linear Feet Summary: 1/4 in. (1 folder)
Creator:
Caraway, Charles and Virginia 60th Regiment, Company F.
Abstract:
Letter from Charles Caraway of the 60th Virginia Infantry to his wife, Sarah, written from Princeton, Mercer County, West Virginia, on April 15, 1864. Topics include Caraway's health, efforts to become part of the 60th Infantry, not being able to join the company he desired, sending his horse home, his need for new boots, and his advice on how to handle things at home. Caraway also mentions that the regiment was fortifying its position in Princeton.
Language:
English
Preferred citation:

[Description and date of item], [Box/folder number], Charles Caraway, Soldier, Civil War Letter, A&M 1345, West Virginia and Regional History Center, West Virginia University Libraries, Morgantown, West Virginia.

Background

Physical location:
West Virginia and Regional History Center / West Virginia University / 1549 University Avenue / P.O. Box 6069 / Morgantown, WV 26506-6069 / Phone: 304-293-3536 / URL: https://wvrhc.lib.wvu.edu/
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