Edward G. Smedley and William P. Smedley, concerning draft , 1863, 1864, undated
File — Box: 4
Scope and Contents
Penciled notes from Edward to his brother written from Philadelphia barracks, and his official discharge notice [Edward and his cousin William P. Smedley were drafted in the summer of 1863 and kept in a Philadelphia barracks until their conscientious objection appeal was approved with the aid of concerned Friends.]
Dates
- Creation: 1863, 1864, undated
Conditions Governing Access
Collection is open for research.
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