Personius, Walker V.,  1836-1914. <br/><br/>
Walker V. Personius correspondence, 1861. 

 - 6  items. 
<br/><br/> Open to research. 
<br/><br/> ALsS (1861 October 5-December 13; Camp Lesley, Washington, D.C.) from Personius during his service with the 50th New York Engineers to his parents documenting company activities and camp life.  He describes Washington, D.C., its public buildings, and northern Virginia; expresses his hope that the war will end slavery; and discusses the construction of workshops and a road.  Includes two covers, one with a picture of George Washington. 
<br/><br/><br/>Union Army soldier. 
<br/><br/><br/>Collection material in English. 
<br/><br/>Forms part of: Miscellaneous Manuscripts collection. 
<br/><br/><label>LCCN: </label>mm2011085614 
<br/><br/><label>Subjects--Corporate Names: </label><br/>United States. Army --Military life.<br/>United States. Army.  New York Engineers Regiment, 50th (1861-1865) 
<br/><br/><label>Subjects--Topical Terms: </label><br/>Public buildings--Washington (D.C.)<br/>Slavery--United States.
<br/><br/><label>Subjects--Geographic Terms: </label><br/>United States--History--Engineering and construction.--Civil War, 1861-1865<br/>Virginia--History--Civil War, 1861-1865.<br/>Washington (D.C.)--History--Civil War, 1861-1865.
<br/><br/><label>Index Terms--Occupation: </label><br/>Soldiers.