Letter from William H. Eyles (Virginia), "to my friends in Newark." Eyles probably served in company H of the 2nd New Jersey Infantry Regiment. Prior to the 2nd Bull Run Campaign, hoping to see the site of the 1st Battle of Bull Run which took place in July 1861, Eyles and a companion leave their company briefly near Fairfax Court House and tour the area around Manassas Junction, Bull Run, and Centreville. Eyles describes the often desolate scene and relates reminiscences of those involved in that earlier battle. Eyles also gives information about troop movements and skirmishes in the area as well as about Union general Philip Kearny, who would be killed September 1, 1862 at Chantilly (Ox Hill) in the 2nd Bull Run Campaign - March 21, 1862
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- Creator:
- Eyles, William H.
- Date Created:
- March 21, 1862
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- letters (correspondence)
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- 10.7 x 8.4 inches
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- Subject - Topics:
- Bull Run, 1st Battle of, Va., 1861
- Subject - Names:
- United States. Army--History--Civil War, 1861-1865, Kearny, Philip, 1815-1862, and United States. Army. New Jersey Infantry Regiment, 2nd (1861-1865)
- Subject - Geographic Locations:
- United States--History--Civil War, 1861-1865 and Virginia--History--Civil War, 1861-1865
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About This Item
- Creator:
- Eyles, William H.
- Date Created:
- March 21, 1862
- Format:
- Text
- Genre:
- letters (correspondence)
- Extent / Dimensions:
- 10.7 x 8.4 inches
- Note:
- This collection may include historical materials that are offensive or harmful. Historical records are evidence of the time in which they were created and often contain language and images that are racist, homophobic, sexist, ableist, or otherwise derogatory and insensitive. This content does not reflect the values of Emory Libraries. If you are concerned about content in this collection, please complete our take down form and we will be in touch with you as soon as possible.
Subjects / Keywords
- Subject - Topics:
- Bull Run, 1st Battle of, Va., 1861
- Subject - Names:
- United States. Army--History--Civil War, 1861-1865, Kearny, Philip, 1815-1862, and United States. Army. New Jersey Infantry Regiment, 2nd (1861-1865)
- Subject - Geographic Locations:
- United States--History--Civil War, 1861-1865 and Virginia--History--Civil War, 1861-1865
Find This Item
- Persistent URL:
- https://digital.library.emory.edu/purl/4988gthv96-cor
- Other Identifiers:
- dams:382725
- Institution:
- Emory University
- Administrative Unit:
- Stuart A. Rose Manuscript, Archives, and Rare Book Library
- Sublocation:
- Box 19, Folder 22
- Call Number:
- MSS 20
Access and Copyright
- Rights Statement:
- There are no known copyright restrictions on this item. This online reproduction has been made available for individual viewing and reference for educational purposes only, such as personal study, preparation for teaching, and research.
- Rights Status:
- No Known Copyright
Emory Libraries provides copyright information as a courtesy and makes no representation about copyright or other legal status of materials in its digital collections.