Heirs, William A., fl. 1858-1897 [Letters of William Andy Heirs, E company, 3rd regiment, Alabama, infantry] [Decimalized .001- .229]
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC03135.05 Author/Creator: Heirs, William A., fl. 1858-1897 Place Written: Various Places Type: Header Record Date: 1858-1897 Pagination: 226 items, 71 envelopes Order a Copy
Heirs served in Company E, 3rd Alabama Regiment. The collection includes 66 letters from William A. Heirs to Sue Carter, 37 of which are wardate. Other letters are from Thomas Heirs, John D. Hays, and "Tom" to Sue Carter. These letters are separated out and arranged chronogically by author. The remainder of the collection is composed mostly of letters to Sue Carter from friends and family. These letters are arranged only by date. Includes 225 letters, 71 envelopes, and 1 photograph. Draft transcripts available for most letters.
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