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Murray, James W. (Civil War correspondence)
2019.187.w.r
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Description
This collection contains approximately 100 letters from Pvt. James W. Murray, USA to his wife during the Civil War. Also included
are transcriptions for each letter as well as a personal history and historical footnotes written by the donor.
Background
Private James W. Murray, United States Army (1827 - 1904) was born in Glasgow, Scotland. He emigrated as a child with his
family to Oswego, New York, and then to Canada. He married Ann Murray, with whom he had five children, before enlisting in
the US Army with Company H of the New York 12th Infantry Regiment.
Extent
.25 Linear Feet
(10 folders)
Restrictions
There are no restrictions on the use of this material except where previously copyrighted material is concerned. It is the
responsibility of the researcher to obtain all permissions.
Availability
This collection is open for research.