George W. Ayer Letter (November 16, 1862)
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
- Ayer, George W. (Person)
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.
Subject
- Parkhurst, F. (Person)
Genre / Form
Geographic
- 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
5729 Raymond H. Fogler Library
University of Maine
Orono ME 04469-5729 United States
207-581-1686
