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Robert A. Hope Civil War Letter - Accession 747 - M346 (397)
Files
Identifier
Accession 747 - M346 (397)
Inclusive Dates
nd
Restrictions
Open under the rules and regulations of the Louise Pettus Archives and Special Collections
Collection Size
1 piece
Language
English
Scope and Content Note
The Robert A. Hope Letter consists of a typescript copy of a letter dated July 12, 1863 written by Confederate Officer Robert A. Hope (possibly from the 13th Regiment, Kentucky Calvary) from Camp Beaver, KY to his family and friends concerning his capture and treatment by federal troops during the American Civil War.
Provenance
The Robert A. Hope Civil War Letter was given to the Archives by Genie Poag on September 15, 1989.
Copyright
For information concerning copyright please contact the Louise Pettus Archives and Special Collections at Winthrop University.
Finding Aid Citation
Louise Pettus Archives and Special Collections, Winthrop University, "Robert A. Hope Civil War Letter - Accession 747 - M346 (397)". Finding Aid 557.
https://digitalcommons.winthrop.edu/manuscriptcollection_findingaids/557
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LC Subject Headings
Hope, Robert A.--Correspondence; United States. Army--Officers--Correspondence; Kentucky--History--Civil War, 1861-1865; United States--History--Civil War, 1861-1865--Personal narratives
Additional Notes
Original letter is held at the Manuscript and Folklife Archives at Western Kentucky University.