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| Field name | Value |
|---|---|
| Collection Reference Number | GLC02169.03 |
| From Archive Folder | Collection of Charles F. McFadden, B company, 40th regiment, Ohio, infantry |
| Title | Charles F. McFadden to Sisters describing moving up the river |
| Date | 19 January 1863 |
| Author | McFadden, Charles F. (fl. 1862-1864) |
| Document Type | Correspondence |
| Content Description | The Sandy river has raised, so all the boats and cavalry and artillery is going to start up the river. He mentions a John. He talks about some of the other boys, including Harrison, the cook. |
| Subjects | Soldier's Letter Civil War Military History Union Forces Union Soldier's Letter Military Camp Cavalry Artillery Transportation |
| People | McFadden, Charles F. (fl. 1862-1864) |
| Place written | Louise Lorans County, Kentucky |
| Theme | The American Civil War; Naval & Maritime |
| Sub-collection | Papers and Images of the American Civil War |
| Additional Information | Folder Information: McFadden was a Private in the 40th Ohio Volunteers. Collection consists of letters written to his sisters and other friends and family from Ohio, Kentucky and Tennessee about being on the move and skirmishing with the enemy. Describe his talks with prisoners and also mention his talks with "darkies." |
| Copyright | The Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History |
| Module | Civil War, Reconstruction and the Modern Era: 1860-1945 |
| Civil War: Recipient Relationship | Sister |
| Civil War: Theater of War | Main Western Theater |
| Civil War: Unit | 40th Ohio Infantry, B Company |