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Alphes Reynard Letters

 Collection
Identifier: MS R29

Scope and Content Note

Typescript copy of five original letters, four of which are from Private Alphes Reynard, Company E, Tenth Pennsylvania Reserve Infantry, written to his family while he was on duty with the Army of the Potomac in 1862. His letters describe the battlefield at Manassas Junction, Virginia; his experiences while serving during McClellan's Peninsula Campaign in Virginia; and the preparation of defensive works in Washington, D. C. The final letter is from Private James C. Temple, likely of Company E as well, describing some events around Richmond, Virginia.

Dates

  • 1862

Creator

Language of Materials

Materials are in English.

Access Information

Please call (479) 575-8444 or email specoll@uark.edu at least two weeks in advance of your arrival to ensure availability of the materials.

Use Information

No Use Restrictions Apply.

No Interlibrary Loan.

Standard Federal Copyright Laws Apply (U.S. Title 17).

Biographical Note

Alphes Reynard served in Company E of the Tenth Pennsylvania Reserve Infantry during the American Civil War. Reynard was killed in action at Antietam on September 17, 1862.

Extent

.1 Linear Feet (1 folder)

Arrangement of the Papers

The collection consists of a single item, housed in a box with other smaller manuscript collections.

Acquisition Information

Donation information unknown.

Processing Information

Unknown processor.

Title
Alphes Reynard Letters
Status
Completed
Language of description
English
Script of description
Latin
Language of description note
Finding aid is written in English.

Repository Details

Part of the Special Collections Department Repository

Contact:
University of Arkansas Libraries
365 N. McIlroy Avenue
Fayetteville AR 72701 United States
(479) 575-8444