Onville Upton Letters
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Title
Onville Upton Letters
Description
Onville Upton, a Union Soldier of the 7th New Hapmshire volunteers, writes to his mother and sister about his experiences in St. Augustine.
Creator
Upton, Onville
Date
1862
Language
English
Collection Items
September 26, 1862: ONVILLE UPTON TO MARY UPTON
Union soldier of the 7th New Hampshire Volunteers, Onville Upton's September 26th, 1862 letter to his sister. He describes improvements made to Fort Marion, Confederate guerrilla activity, and his resolve to write more letters home.
December 22, 1862: ONVILLE UPTON TO MARY UPTON
Union soldier of the 7th New Hampshire Volunteers, Onville Upton's 1862 letter to his sister and mother. He describes the enlistment of a black company and his attitude on their presence in St. Augustine.
November 12, 1862: ONVILLE UPTON TO MARY UPTON
Onville Upton's 1862 letter to his sister, Mary, describing regimental dress parade routines, improvements to the St. Francis Barracks, and night patrols along St. Augustine's western picket line. Further detail is on a hunting party's success…