The Butler Family Letters
- Title
- The Butler Family Letters
- Type of Collection
- Letters, Papers & Postcards
- Description
- The collection consists primarily of correspondence between William Butler and his family during the Civil War. His letters began in 1861 when he was sailing to Annapolis on a troop ship and continue until his death in August 1864. Some months he wrote almost daily while others he wrote sporadically. His letters document the everyday concerns of a Civil War soldier including life, death, health, clothing, money and liquor. The majority of the letters are written to William’s brother Edmund with his other brother James and his sister Margaret appearing occasionally.
- Exhibition dates
- 2012
- Visit website
- View the Butler Letters in the NY Heritage Collections
Part of The Butler Family Letters