Personius, Walker V. 1836-1914 creator mixed material monographic eng 6 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. Open to research. 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 mm2011085614 Open to research. DLC 111229 20260227111732.0 mm2011085614