TY  - GEN
AU  - Personius,Walker V.
TI  - Walker V. Personius correspondence,
KW  - United States
KW  - Army
KW  - Military life
KW  - New York Engineers Regiment, 50th (1861-1865)
KW  - Public buildings
KW  - Washington (D.C.)
KW  - Slavery
KW  - History
KW  - Civil War, 1861-1865
KW  - Engineering and construction
KW  - Virginia
KW  - Soldiers
KW  - itoamc
N1  - Open to research
N2  - 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
ER  -