Charles S. Missemer letters, 1898 June 11-1899 June 6

Collection context

Summary

Creator:
Missemer, Charles S., 1864-1939
Date:
1898 June 11-1899 June 6
Extent:
0.1 Linear Feet (1 folder)
Language:
English
Preferred citation:

Charles S. Missemer letters, ms 3842, Hargrett Rare Book and Manuscript Library, The University of Georgia Libraries.

Background

Scope and content:

The collection consists of twelve letters written to friends, Fred Snyder and his wife, Fannie, in Rochester, Missouri. The letters relate Missemer's experience from boot camp in St. Louis to Camp Thomas at Chickamauga Battlefield in Lytle, Georgia, to Camp Hamilton, Lexington, Kentucky, to Camp Churchmen and Camp Nelson both in Albany, Georgia.

Biographical / historical:

Private Charles S. Missemer served in Company B, 2nd Regiment, Missouri Volunteers during the Spanish-American War.

Access and use restrictions

Preferred citation:

Charles S. Missemer letters, ms 3842, Hargrett Rare Book and Manuscript Library, The University of Georgia Libraries.