197. Francis William Heyward to Mother -- August 23, ca. 1863



Title:
197. Francis William Heyward to Mother -- August 23, ca. 1863
Date:
1863
Creator (Personal):
Heyward and Ferguson families, 1806-1923
Description:
Letter from Francis William Heyward to his mother concerning a recent sojourn to Battery Wagner on Morris Island, probably written in 1863. Francis relates to his mother the dangers of his recent trip to the battery claiming "the enemy fired their shots so beautifully," and how he endured six nights of shelling while stationed there. Afterwards, Francis "went to the city for a day, and I met Pa at the Mills House." 3p. August 23, 1863.
Collection Title:
Heyward and Ferguson Family Papers, 1806-1923
Contributing Institution:
College of Charleston Libraries
Media Type:
Manuscripts
Personal or Corporate Subject:
Confederate States of America. Army
Heyward family
Topical Subject:
Morris Island, Battle of, S.C., 1863 (July 10-September 7)
Geographic Subject:
United States--History--Civil War, 1861-1865 and Charleston (S.C.)--History--Civil War, 1861-1865
S.C. County:
Charleston County (S.C.)
Shelving Locator:
MSS 0092
Date Digital:
2009-09
Digitization Specifications:
700 ppi, 24-bit depth, color, Epson Expression 10000XL scanner, Archival Master is a tiff.
Internet Media Type:
image/jpeg
Copyright Status Statement:
Public domain.
Access Information:
For more information, contact Special Collections, College of Charleston Libraries, 66 George Street, Charleston SC 29424.
Admin ID:
26542

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