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Formal title:: William H. Brooks Family Papers
Extent:: 56 items
Date range:: 1861-1865
Abstract:: The William H. Brooks Family Papers consist almost exclusively of correspondence from the period 1861-1865. While most of the letters are primarily concerned with family matters and relationships, some portion of the content relates the military activities of William H. Brooks and Jesse S. Comac, who enlisted in the Union Army at the rank of private early in the war. Camp life and battle scenes are described.
Repository:: John Hay Library
Collection call no:: Ms.Brooks

Formal title:: Warren S. Gurney papers
Date range:: 1863-1865
Abstract:: The Gurney papers consist of forty-three letters pertaining to the Civil War, written between December 1863 and July 1865 by Warren S. Gurney, a bandmember of the 56th Massachusetts Regiment to his family in Massachusetts. The letters describe military life, the regiment's campaign in Virginia, and family matters.
Repository:: John Hay Library
Collection call no:: Ms.79.7

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