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George W. Ayer Letter (November 16, 1862)

 Collection
Identifier: SpC MS 0652-sc

Scope and Contents

Autograph letter signed. Letter is written in Warrington, Va., during the Civil War. Mr. Ayer is eager to know of news from home. Discusses much information about the war becoming "political" and the "armey" becoming "democrat."

Dates

  • Creation: November 16, 1862

Creator

Access Restrictions

No restrictions on access.

Use Restrictions

Information on literary rights available in the repository.

Biographical Note

George W. Ayer mustered into the army at age 38 from Unity, Maine, as a private on 12 Oct. 1861 and out on 11 Oct. 1864.

Extent

4 pages (4 pages ; 26 cm)

Language of Materials

English

Abstract

Autograph letter signed. Letter is written in Warrington, Va., during the Civil War. Mr. Ayer is eager to know of news from home. Discusses much information about the war becoming "political" and the "armey" becoming "democrat."

Immediate Source of Acquisition

Gift of James and Judith Reed.

General

No finding aid - see Special Collections librarian for assistance.

Title
Guide to the George W. Ayer Letter (November 16, 1862)
Status
No Additional Box Or Folder List For This Small Collection
Date
2012
Description rules
Describing Archives: A Content Standard
Language of description
Undetermined
Script of description
Code for undetermined script
Language of description note
English.

Repository Details

Part of the Raymond H. Fogler Library Special Collections Repository

Contact:
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University of Maine
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