- Additional Authors
- Description
- .4 linear foot (1 box).
- Summary
- The Ely family letters consist of fifty-seven letters to Elizabeth Ely Fowler (1834-1887) from her brothers Edgar and Charles, and her sister Emily (1848-1865).
- Subjects
- Soldiers
- United States > History > Civil War, 1861-1865 > Personal narratives
- Madison (Conn.) > Social life and customs > 19th century
- Gettysburg, Battle of, Gettysburg, Pa., 1863
- Fredericksburg, Battle of, Fredericksburg, Va., 1862
- United States > Army > Connecticut Infantry Regiment, 27th (1862-1863)
- United States > Army > Connecticut Infantry Regiment, 14th (1862-1865)
- United States > Army > Connecticut Infantry Regiment, 10th (1861-1865)
- Ely family > Correspondence
- Access (note)
- Additional Formats (note)
- Typed transcripts of the letters are included in the collection.
- Location of Other Archival Materials (note)
- Related collections include the Edgar S. Ely Papers, Pearce Civil War Collection, Navarro College, Corsicana, TX.
- Biography (note)
- Edgar, Charles and Emily ("Emilie") Ely were three of the children of Elias S. (1809-1888) and Hester M. (1812-1881) Ely of Madison, Conn. Three sons served as Union soldiers during the American Civil War. Edgar (1837-1896) served in the 14th Connecticut Infantry, Charles (1839-1912) served in the 27th Connecticut Infantry, and Willoughby (1841-1882) served in the 10th Connecticut Infantry.
- Call Number
- MssCol 6159
- OCLC
- 144653736
- Author
Ely family.
- Title
Ely family letters, 1862-1864.
- Additional Formats
Typed transcripts of the letters are included in the collection.
- Restricted Access
Restricted access; Manuscripts and Archives Division; Permit must be requested at division indicated.
- Biography
Edgar, Charles and Emily ("Emilie") Ely were three of the children of Elias S. (1809-1888) and Hester M. (1812-1881) Ely of Madison, Conn. Three sons served as Union soldiers during the American Civil War. Edgar (1837-1896) served in the 14th Connecticut Infantry, Charles (1839-1912) served in the 27th Connecticut Infantry, and Willoughby (1841-1882) served in the 10th Connecticut Infantry.
- Location of Other Archival Materials
Related collections include the Edgar S. Ely Papers, Pearce Civil War Collection, Navarro College, Corsicana, TX.
- Finding Aids
Collection guide available in repository and on internet.
- Connect to:
- Occupation
Soldiers.
- Added Author
Ely, Charles W., A.M.
Ely, Edgar S.
Ely, Emily S., 1848-1865.
Fowler, Elizabeth Ely, 1834-1887. Addressee
- Research Call Number
MssCol 6159