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Start Over Collection John H. Ervine Civil War letter, 1861 Creator Ervine, John H. (John Hamilton), 1831-1917
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John H. Ervine Civil War letter, 1861

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This collection consists of one letter (dated June 18, 1861) from Confederate soldier John Hamilton Ervine of Bridgewater, Rockingham County, Virginia, to his wife Ellen J. Ervine. The letter was written from camp in Berkeley County, West Virginia. Primary topics are troop movements, value of horses, camp life, helpfulness of civilians in providing food and water, and family news.

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John H. Ervine Civil War letter, 1861 1 items

Ervine, John H. (John Hamilton), 1831-1917

This collection consists of one letter (dated June 18, 1861) from Confederate soldier John Hamilton Ervine of Bridgewater, Rockingham County, Virginia, to his wife Ellen J. Ervine. The letter was written from camp in Berkeley County, West Virginia. Primary topics are troop movements, value of horses, camp life, helpfulness of civilians in providing food and water, and family news.

Letter to Ellen J. Ervine, 1861

Written from camp in Berkeley County, West Virginia. Primary topics are troop movements, value of horses, camp life, helpfulness of civilians in providing food and water, and family news.

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