01683cpcaa2200337 a 4500 mm2011085614 DLC 20260227111732.0 111229|||||||||||| eng mm2011085614 DLC DLC dacs DLC W lcmd Personius, Walker V., 1836-1914. Walker V. Personius correspondence, 1861. 6 items. Open to research. 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. Union Army soldier. Collection material in English. Forms part of: Miscellaneous Manuscripts collection. United States. Army Military life. United States. Army. New York Engineers Regiment, 50th (1861-1865) Public buildings Washington (D.C.) Slavery United States. United States History Civil War, 1861-1865 Engineering and construction. Virginia History Civil War, 1861-1865. Washington (D.C.) History Civil War, 1861-1865. Soldiers. itoamc 44874 44874