James C. Alden letters
Scope and Contents note
Three letters photocopied, written by Confederate solider Joseph C. Alden to his wife, Jemima, from Fort Pillow, Tennessee, during the Civil War. The letters are dated February 8, 1863, July 29, 1863, and August 28, 1863.
The February 8th letter describes the capture of Cushman, a guerilla; the burning of Cushman's home; and some tormenting he received from the boys. It also talks about a parade, a little boy named Billy Richardson who became drum major, and a hurried whiskey-bottle-hiding incident.
The July 29 letter talks about the sun's heat, the purchase and arrival of Capt Stoot's sword, petitions to Colonel Wolfe, and other topics.
The August 28 letter discusses Alden's chills that make him feel very disagreeable and cross, problems trying to get a crowd of men to enter his house one at a time, the weather, his new horse, a request for a new quill pen when Jemima comes, and a complaint: I don't like this place-- it is hard and poor pay.
Dates
- 1863
Creator
- Alden, James C. (Person)
Conditions Governing Access note
Open for public research.
Conditions Governing Use note
It is the responsibility of the researcher to obtain any necessary copyright clearances. Permission to publish material from the Joseph C. Alden letters must be obtained from the Supervisor of Reference Services and/or the L. Tom Perry Special Collections Board of Curators.
Biographical History
Joseph C. Alden was a Confederate soldier in the American Civil War.
Extent
1 folder (0.02 linear ft.)
Language of Materials
English
Abstract
Three letters from John C. Alden to his wife, written during the Civil War, 1863.
Custodial History note
Donated by Laurel Crenshaw in 1991.
Immediate Source of Acquisition note
Donated; Laurel Crenshaw; 1991.
Appraisal note
Utah and the American West and LDS cultural, social, and religious history (19th century Western & Mormon Manuscripts collection development policy).
Processing Information note
Processed; H. Christine Broomhead; 9 May 2007.
- Correspondence
- Fort Pillow (Tenn.) -- History -- Sources
- Letters
- Material Types
- Military
- Photocopies
- Politics, Government, and Law
- Soldiers -- Indiana -- Correspondence
- Tennessee -- History -- Civil War, 1861-1865
- United States -- History -- Civil War, 1861-1865 -- Sources
- United States -- History -- Civil War, 1861-1865 -- Underground movements
- Title
- Register of James C. Alden letters
- Status
- Completed
- Author
- Benjamin Sipes
- Date
- 2011 June 13
- Description rules
- Describing Archives: A Content Standard
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Latin
- Language of description note
- Finding aid written in English in Latin script.
Repository Details
Part of the L. Tom Perry Special Collections Repository
1130 HBLL
Brigham Young University
Provo Utah 84602 United States