Folder 17: John Foster Hewins, 1864 March 30-1894 February 4
File — Box: 01, Folder: 17
Identifier: Folder 17
Scope and Contents
From the Series:
This series contains the correspondence of Charles E. Hewins with family and friends, mostly dealing with the Civil War. Some of the topics include Abraham Lincoln's assassination, General Sherman's southern campaign, and the view of the freedmen from a Unionist's perspective. Some of the letters were written while Hewins was a prisoner at Fort Monroe in Hampton, Virginia. The series also contains letters sent to Hewins from family and friends concerning local affairs.
Dates
- 1864 March 30-1894 February 4
Extent
From the Collection: 0.20 Linear Feet
Conditions Governing Access
Open to researchers without restrictions.
Language of Materials
From the Collection: English
Related Digital Material
Creator
- From the Collection: Hewins, Charles E. (1841-1927) (Person)
Repository Details
Part of the ODU Community Collections Repository
Contact:
3000 Perry Library
4427 Hampton Blvd.
Norfolk VA 23529 US
757-683-5350
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3000 Perry Library
4427 Hampton Blvd.
Norfolk VA 23529 US
757-683-5350
libspecialcollections@odu.edu