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Warren E. Heald papers, 1862

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Summary

Creator:
Heald, Warren E., b. 1839
Extent:
4 items
Language:
English
Call Number:
86545 Aa 1 Vault
Authors:
Finding aid created by Bentley Historical Library staff

Background

Scope and Content:

Letters to family members describing battles, daily events and personal matters; also discharge certificate. Three letters (Mar., Sept., Oct. 1862) were written to members of his family while he was in hospitals in Philadelphia and Fairfax. During the summer he had been on all the marches with his regiment; but then he had become ill again and unable to go on. He said hospital fare was not very good. Finally, in November, 1862, he was discharged on a surgeon's certificate of disability.

Biographical / Historical:

Soldier from Ionia County, Michigan, who served in Company B, 16th Michigan Infantry during the Civil War.

Acquisition Information:
Donated by Adah Shelly (donor no. 4667 )
Rules or Conventions:
Finding aid prepared using Describing Archives: A Content Standard (DACS).

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RESTRICTIONS:

The collection is open without restriction. Due to the fragile nature of original materials, researchers are asked to use the microfilm or digital versions.

USE & PERMISSIONS:

Copyright status is unknown. Patrons are responsible for determining the appropriate use or reuse of materials.

PREFERRED CITATION:

[item], folder, box, Warren E. Heald papers, Bentley Historical Library, University of Michigan. [URL]

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Collection

Warren E. Heald papers, 1862
Call Number 86545 Aa 1 Vault
Total components 1
Items available online Online 1
Last indexed 2023-12-08