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| Field name | Value |
|---|---|
| Collection Reference Number | GLC05522.03 |
| From Archive Folder | Unassociated Civil War Documents 1863 |
| Title | Adam M. Hallidy to Margaret McClelland Hallidy describing his daily activities |
| Date | 31 July 1863 |
| Author | Hallidy, Adam, M. (fl. 1862-1865) |
| Recipient | Hallidy, Margaret McClelland |
| Document Type | Correspondence |
| Content Description | Discusses the significance of their correspondence. Describes his daily activities. Reports accompanying rioters from the New York Draft Riots to the old capitol prison to await court martial. Writes that after they see their new quarters, the prisoners won't be so quick to riot in the near future. Adds that the draft ends in Washington tomorrow and there will be much rejoicing. Addressed to "Maggie." Written from the Cliffburn Barracks. |
| Subjects | Civil War Military History Union Forces Soldier's Letter Union Soldier's Letter Washington, D.C. Draft Riots Mobs and Riots Prisoner Court Martials and Courts of Inquiry Military Law Military History Union Forces Civil War |
| People | Hallidy, Adam, M. (fl. 1862-1865) Hallidy, Margaret McClelland (fl. 1862-1865) |
| Place written | Washington, D.C. |
| Theme | The American Civil War |
| Sub-collection | Papers and Images of the American Civil War |
| Additional Information | Adam M. Hallidy was a Union Army soldier during the Civil War and was in Company K, 2nd D.C. Volunteers. He married his friend Maggie McClelland 19 March 1864. |
| Module | Civil War, Reconstruction and the Modern Era: 1860-1945 |
| Related documents | Adam M. Hallidy to Margaret McClelland Hallidy regarding her social life and their friendship Adam M. Hallidy to Margaret McClelland Hallidy asking about her work life and discussing their correspondence Adam M. Hallidy to Margaret McClelland Hallidy discussing his proposal and their marriage Adam M. Hallidy to Margaret McClelland Hallidy regarding his concerns for her health |