James B. Sterling letter to Edgar C. Sterling


Descriptive Summary
Title: James B. Sterling letter to Edgar C. Sterling
Creator: Sterling, James B., 1842-1864
Inclusive Dates: 1862 June 15
Language(s): English
Extent: 1 folder(s) 1 letter
Collection Number: ms3929
Repository: Hargrett Library

Collection Description

Historical Note

James B. Sterling (1842-1864) from Litchfield County, Connecticut served in the Comapany E, 7th Conn. Volunteers and was wounded on February 20, 1864, in the battle of Oulestee, Florida. Edgar C. Sterling (1838-1917) served in Company D, 1st Infantry, C. V.

Scope and Content

The collection consists of one letter with a transcript from James Sterling to Edgar Sterling describing North Edisto Island, the price and variety of food and goods, and includes a piece of the secession flag from Fort Pulaski.