Lewis W. Ball Letter

Collection

Identifier: SpC MS 1595-sc

Staff Only

Scope and Content Note

Scope and Contents

Collection also contains a letter dated Dec. 27, 1969 from Adelbert H. Merrill, donor of the collection, to James C. MacCampbell, director of Fogler Library, giving his memories of Lewis Ball. MacCampbell's reply and a brief history of the 8th Co., U.S. Volunteer Signal Corps are also included.

Dates

Creation: 1898 August 20

Creator

Ball, Lewis W. (Person)

Access Restrictions

No restrictions on access.

Use Restrictions

Information on literary rights available in the repository.

Extent

4 pages (20 cm)

Language of Materials

English

Additional Description

Abstract

Letter written by Ball to his cousin, Mrs. Howard O. Merrill, Morrills Cor., Maine telling of his service in the Spanish-American War as a member of the 8th Company, U.S. Volunteer Signal Corps. The letter discusses his duties, conditions in camp, etc. Collection also contains a letter dated Dec. 27, 1969 from Adelbert H. Merrill, donor of the collection, to James C. MacCampbell, director of Fogler Library, giving his memories of Lewis Ball. MacCampbell's reply and a brief history of the 8th Co., U.S. Volunteer Signal Corps are also included.