William C. White letters, 1861-1869 (MC 17)
William C. White (dates of birth and death are unknown) was an Irish Catholic Union soldier from Philadelphia. White began his Civil War service as a volunteer with the 69th Regiment of Pennsylvania Volunteers on August 19, 1861 and served in some of the bloodiest and most important battles of the War – Antietam, Fredericksburg, Chancellorsville and Gettysburg.
This collection contains letters from White to his parents in Philadelphia, recounting his experiences during the war.
0.4 Linear feet ; 1 box
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- Gettysburg, Battle of, Gettysburg, Pa., 1863
- United States--History--Civil War, 1861-1865
- United States--History--Civil War, 1861-1865--Anecdotes
- United States--History--Civil War, 1861-1865--Military life--Union
- United States--History--Civil War, 1861-1865--Participation, Irish American
- United States--History--Civil War, 1861-1865--Personal narratives
- United States--History--Civil War, 1861-1865--Regimental histories--Pennsylvania