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

Title:

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

Digital image copyright 2009, The College of Charleston Libraries. All rights reserved. For more information contact The College of Charleston Library, Charleston, SC 29424.

Admin ID:

26542