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Letter

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Collection: General Thomas Welsh Family Papers

Title: Letter from Thomas Welsh to Alice Welsh (daughter)

Object ID: MG0828_SeriesD-62_F07

Date Range: 1862/07/27

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Collection: General Thomas Welsh Family Papers

Title: Letter from Thomas Welsh to Alice Welsh (daughter)

Description: Handwritten letter from Thomas Welsh to his daughter, Alice. From Newport News, Virginia. Letter details Welsh's frustration over not receiving a letter from home and not being able to secure leave to visit home. Shares news about various soldiers from Columbia under his command and the return of a deserter to his previous command. Inquires about health of the family and to give each child a kiss from him.

Admin/Biographical History: Thomas Welsh (1824-1863) was a Lancaster County native (born and raised in Columbia), who rose from hardscrabble origins to local fame, first as a Mexican War hero, and then as a brigadier general during the Civil War. He was well known and well respected as a no nonsense officer, for his leadership and gallantry in battle, for his dedication to the service of his country, and for his concern for the welfare of his men. See MG0828 for more biographical information.

Date Range: 1862/07/27

Creation Date: 1862/07/27

Creator: Welsh, Thomas, 1824-1863

Storage Location: LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA

Storage Room: Archives South

Storage Wall: Side 19

Storage Container: Box 0001

People: Andrews, Joseph; Bookman, Mrs.; Dickinson, Andrew; Farnsworth, C. W.; Koch, Charles H.; Haines, Henry A.; Hinkle, John J.; Hostetter, Andrew; Hostetter, Elizabeth Hiestand; Mullen, Amos; Philips, Captain; Vache, Howard W.; Welsh, Annie Eunice Young; Welsh, Blanton Charles; Welsh, Effie; Welsh, Mary Young "Mazie"; Wike, Henry; Wike, Mrs.; Welsh, Thomas

Subjects: United States--History--Civil War, 1861-1865; Letters; Personal correspondence; Columbia (Pa.); Fort Monroe (S.C.); Newport News (Va.); Baltimore (Md.); Philadelphia (Pa.); New York (N.Y.)

Search Terms: Civil War; Letters; Correspondence, Personal; Columbia; Newport News, Virginia; Fort Monroe, Virginia; Baltimore, Maryland; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; New York, New York

Extent: 1 item, 4 pages to scan

Object Name: Letter

Language: English

Condition: Good

Condition Notes: Good; some discoloration along the folds.

Parent Object ID: MG0828_SeriesD-62

Object ID: MG0828_SeriesD-62_F07

Notes: Added to PP 12/26/2020 by HST; Provenance: Passed down through the family, Blanton Charles Welsh to Emilie Benson (Welsh) Wiggin to Nancy Jane (Wiggin) Townsend. Acquired from: Chuck Townsend, Knoxville, Tennessee, 2016/05/15.

Access Conditions / Restrictions: Please use digital images and transcriptions when available. Original documents may be used by appointment. Please contact research@lancasterhistory.org at least two weeks prior to visit.

Copyright: Images have been provided for research purposes only. Please contact research@lancasterhistory.org for a high-resolution image and permission to publish.; LancasterHistory retains the rights to the digital images and content presented. The doctrine of fair use allows limited use of copyrighted material without permission from the copyright holder. Fair use includes comment, criticism, teaching, and private scholarship. Any images and data downloaded, printed or photocopied for these purposes should provide a citation. All other uses beyond those allowed by fair use require written permission.; Permission for reproduction and/or publication must be obtained in writing from LancasterHistory. Some items are photocopies from other collections--researchers must obtain permission for reproduction and publication from the owner of the original material.; Persons wishing to publish any material from this site must assume all responsibility for identifying and satisfying any claimants of copyright or other use restrictions. Publication fees may apply.

Credit: Courtesy of LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania.

Other Numbers: TW-D-62-07

Classification: MG0828

Description Level: Item

Custodial History: Cataloged by Richard C. Wiggin prior to donation.

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Collection: Lebkicher Family Civil War Letters and Discharge Papers

Title: Letter from William Henry Lebkicher to father, David Lebkicher

Object ID: MG0258_F003_In11

Date Range: 1862/08/18

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Collection: Lebkicher Family Civil War Letters and Discharge Papers

Title: Letter from William Henry Lebkicher to father, David Lebkicher

Description: Letter from William Henry Lebkicher to father from Camp Stanton, Arlington Heights, describing train trip from Harrisburg to Washington, D.C., a tour of the White House, and the prices of the area. On the top, lefthand side of the letter, there is a rose watermark.

Date Range: 1862/08/18

Creation Date: 18 August 1862

Creator: Lebkicher, William Henry, 1846-1929

Storage Location: LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA

Storage Room: Archives South

Storage Wall: Side 06

People: Lebkicher, David McGran; Lebkicher, William Henry "Lebbie"

Subjects: Letters; Personal correspondence; Travel; United States--History--Civil War, 1861-1865; White House (Washington, D.C.)

Search Terms: Arlington Heights, Virginia; Civil War; Correspondence, Personal; Fort Stanton, Arlington Heights, Virginia; Harrisburg, Pennsylvania; Letters; Travel

Extent: 1 item, 4 pages to scan

Object Name: Letter

Language: English

Object ID: MG0258_F003_In11

Location of Originals: LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania

Related Item Notes: Lebkicher Family Civil War Letters and Discharge Papers (MG0258) https://collections.lancasterhistory.org/en/permalink/4b929d84-1c6a-4e1f-8bc2-523672636170

Notes: Preferred Citation: Letter from Edward M. Lebkicher to his father, 25 September 1864, Lebkicher Family Civil War Letters and Discharge Papers (MG0258), MG0258_F009_In17, LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania. URL. Date accessed (day, month, year).

Access Conditions / Restrictions: Please use digital images and transcriptions when available. Original documents may be used by appointment--contact research@lancasterhistory.org prior to visit.

Copyright: Images have been provided for research purposes only. Please contact research@lancasterhistory.org for a high-resolution image and permission to publish.; LancasterHistory retains the rights to the digital images and content presented. The doctrine of fair use allows limited use of copyrighted material without permission from the copyright holder. Fair use includes comment, criticism, teaching, and private scholarship. Any images and data downloaded, printed or photocopied for these purposes should provide a citation. All other uses beyond those allowed by fair use require written permission.; Permission for reproduction and/or publication must be obtained in writing from LancasterHistory. Persons wishing to publish any material from this site must assume all responsibility for identifying and satisfying any claimants of copyright or other use restrictions. Publication fees may apply.

Credit: Courtesy of LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania.

Accession Number: 1998.MG0258

Other Numbers: MG-258

Other Number: MG-258, Folder 3, Insert 11

Classification: MG0258

Description Level: Item

Custodial History: Cataloged by JM. Added to database 30 June 2022.

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Scrapbook

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Collection: General Thomas Welsh Family Papers

Title: Thomas Welsh Scrapbook

Object ID: MG0828_SeriesF_Scrapbk2

Date Range: 1854-1936

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Collection: General Thomas Welsh Family Papers

Title: Thomas Welsh Scrapbook

Description: Scrapbook appears to be the work of Thomas' son, Blanton Welsh. The volume was origianlly a record book for the Commonwealth Insurance Company, for which Thomas Welsh was an agent in Columbia. The scrapbook contains newspaper articles from the Columbia Spy, beginning with articles on the cholera epidemic of 1854, Welsh's cases as Justice of the Peace, and published war correspondence by Thomas Welsh under the names "Thirsty Squad" and "45". Blanton continued the scrapbook with newspaper articles about his father and sisters, and a lawsuit against him in 1930; his mother's obituary; his wedding announcement; his visiting cards; a letter from Lillie to Blanton; and letters to Thomas Welsh. The letters to Thomas Welsh are scanned and transcibed as MG0828_SeriesD-61_F03, MG0828_SeriesD-61_F04, MG0828_SeriesD-61_F05, MG0828_SeriesD-61_F07, MG0828_SeriesD-61_F08, MG0828_SeriesD-61_F09, MG0828_SeriesD-61_F10, MG0828_SeriesD-61_F11, MG0828_SeriesD-61_F12, MG0828_SeriesD-61_F13, MG0828_SeriesD-63_F10, MG0828_SeriesD-63_F14, and MG0828_SeriesE_F04.

Admin/Biographical History: Thomas Welsh (1824-1863) was a Lancaster County native (born and raised in Columbia), who rose from hardscrabble origins to local fame, first as a Mexican War hero, and then as a brigadier general during the Civil War. He was well known and well respected as a no nonsense officer, for his leadership and gallantry in battle, for his dedication to the service of his country, and for his concern for the welfare of his men. See MG0828 for more biographical information.

Date Range: 1854-1936

Creation Date: 1854-1936

Year Range From: 1854

Year Range To: 1936

Creator: Welsh, Thomas, 1824-1863

Storage Location: LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA

Storage Room: Archives South

Storage Wall: Side 19

Storage Container: Box 0004

People: Buchanan, James; Welsh, Blanton Charles; Welsh, Alice; Welsh, Annie Eunice Young; Welsh, Effie; Welsh, Lilian; Welsh, Mary Young "Mazie"; Welsh, Thomas

Other Creators: Welsh, Blanton Charles, 1860-1939

Subjects: Clippings (Books, newspapers, etc.); Columbia (Pa.); Commonwealth Fire Insurance Company; Justices of the peace; Letters; Newspapers; Obituaries; Personal correspondence; United States--History--Civil War, 1861-1865; West Point (N.Y.); Zurich (Switzerland)

Search Terms: Buchanan Collections; Civil War; Clippings (Books, newspapers, etc.); Columbia; Commonwealth Fire Insurance Company; Correspondence, Personal; James Buchanan; Justices of the peace; Letters; Newspaper clippings; Obituaries; Scrapbooks; West Point, New York; Zurich, Switzerland

Extent: 1 item

Object Name: Scrapbook

Language: English

Condition: Fair

Condition Notes: Casing and binding are worn.

Parent Object ID: MG0828_SeriesF

Object ID: MG0828_SeriesF_Scrapbk2

Notes: Added to PP 12/29/2020 by HST; Provenance: Passed down through the family, Blanton Charles Welsh to Emilie Benson (Welsh) Wiggin to Nancy Jane (Wiggin) Townsend. Acquired from: Chuck Townsend, Knoxville, Tennessee, 2016/05/15.

Access Conditions / Restrictions: Please use digital images and transcriptions when available. Original documents may be used by appointment. Please contact research@lancasterhistory.org at least two weeks prior to visit.

Copyright: Images have been provided for research purposes only. Please contact research@lancasterhistory.org for a high-resolution image and permission to publish.; LancasterHistory retains the rights to the digital images and content presented. The doctrine of fair use allows limited use of copyrighted material without permission from the copyright holder. Fair use includes comment, criticism, teaching, and private scholarship. Any images and data downloaded, printed or photocopied for these purposes should provide a citation. All other uses beyond those allowed by fair use require written permission.; Permission for reproduction and/or publication must be obtained in writing from LancasterHistory. Some items are photocopies from other collections--researchers must obtain permission for reproduction and publication from the owner of the original material.; Persons wishing to publish any material from this site must assume all responsibility for identifying and satisfying any claimants of copyright or other use restrictions. Publication fees may apply.

Credit: Courtesy of LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania.

Other Numbers: TW-F-XX-XX

Classification: MG0828

Description Level: Item

Custodial History: Cataloged by Richard C. Wiggin prior to donation.

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Letter

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Collection: General Thomas Welsh Family Papers

Title: Letter from Thomas Welsh to Mazie (Mary) Welsh (daughter)

Object ID: MG0828_SeriesD-62_F03

Date Range: 1862/03/26

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Collection: General Thomas Welsh Family Papers

Title: Letter from Thomas Welsh to Mazie (Mary) Welsh (daughter)

Description: Handwritten letter with envelope from Thomas Welsh to his daughter, Mazie. From Otter Island, South Carolina. Letter includes a description of the small "house" constructed for him by soldiers and its furnishings; mentions the weather; and details promotions and assignments made by Welsh as well as the health and death of soldiers. Encourages family to write. Envelope addressed to Miss Mazie Welsh, Box 192, Columbia.

Admin/Biographical History: Thomas Welsh (1824-1863) was a Lancaster County native (born and raised in Columbia), who rose from hardscrabble origins to local fame, first as a Mexican War hero, and then as a brigadier general during the Civil War. He was well known and well respected as a no nonsense officer, for his leadership and gallantry in battle, for his dedication to the service of his country, and for his concern for the welfare of his men. See MG0828 for more biographical information.

Date Range: 1862/03/26

Creation Date: 1862/03/26

Creator: Welsh, Thomas, 1824-1863

Storage Location: LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA

Storage Room: Archives South

Storage Wall: Side 19

Storage Container: Box 0001

People: Budding, Calvin Spangler; Fessler, Andrew Jackson; Gregg, Theodore; Vache, Howard W.; Keller, Oscar; Kelsey, Edward A.; Wagner, Augustus; Welsh, Alice; Welsh, Annie Eunice Young; Welsh, Blanton Charles; Welsh, Effie; Welsh, Lilian; Welsh, Thomas; Welsh, Mary Young "Mazie"

Subjects: Death; Health; Letters; Otter Islands (S.C.); Personal correspondence; United States--History--Civil War, 1861-1865; United States. Army--Military life; Weather; Wrightsville (York County, Pa.)

Search Terms: Civil War; Correspondence, Personal; Death; Health; Letters; Military Life; Otter Islands, South Carolina; Weather; Wrightsville, York County, Pennsylvania

Extent: 2 items, 4 pages to scan

Object Name: Letter

Language: English

Condition: Fair, Good

Condition Date: 2020-12-26

Condition Notes: Letter is good. There's a slight tear on one fold; also slight discoloration. Envelope is fair. The envelope is ragged on the edge, and the stamp has been cut out.

Parent Object ID: MG0828_SeriesD-62

Object ID: MG0828_SeriesD-62_F03

Notes: Added to PP 12/26/2020 by HST; Provenance: Passed down through the family, Blanton Charles Welsh to Emilie Benson (Welsh) Wiggin to Nancy Jane (Wiggin) Townsend. Acquired from: Chuck Townsend, Knoxville, Tennessee, 2016/05/15.

Access Conditions / Restrictions: Please use digital images and transcriptions when available. Original documents may be used by appointment. Please contact research@lancasterhistory.org at least two weeks prior to visit.

Copyright: Images have been provided for research purposes only. Please contact research@lancasterhistory.org for a high-resolution image and permission to publish.; LancasterHistory retains the rights to the digital images and content presented. The doctrine of fair use allows limited use of copyrighted material without permission from the copyright holder. Fair use includes comment, criticism, teaching, and private scholarship. Any images and data downloaded, printed or photocopied for these purposes should provide a citation. All other uses beyond those allowed by fair use require written permission.; Permission for reproduction and/or publication must be obtained in writing from LancasterHistory. Some items are photocopies from other collections--researchers must obtain permission for reproduction and publication from the owner of the original material.; Persons wishing to publish any material from this site must assume all responsibility for identifying and satisfying any claimants of copyright or other use restrictions. Publication fees may apply.

Credit: Courtesy of LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania.

Other Numbers: TW-D-62-03

Classification: MG0828

Description Level: Item

Custodial History: Cataloged by Richard C. Wiggin prior to donation.

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Collection: General Thomas Welsh Family Papers

Title: Letter from Thomas Welsh to Annie Welsh (wife)

Object ID: MG0828_SeriesD-62_F20

Date Range: 1862/09/14

1 document

Collection: General Thomas Welsh Family Papers

Title: Letter from Thomas Welsh to Annie Welsh (wife)

Description: Transcription of letter from Thomas Welsh to his wife, Annie. Location is "In Camp 8 miles West of Frederick." Letter written in the early morning, the day of the battle of South Mountain. Text details conditions in the chase of the Rebels through Frederick, Maryland and his feeling "that a great Battle will be fought between here and Hagerstown within a few days — perhaps today." Notes General Burnside's compliment of the 45th Regiment and tells Annie to "take the children and go to Lebanon" if Confederate forces should approach Columbia.

Admin/Biographical History: Thomas Welsh (1824-1863) was a Lancaster County native (born and raised in Columbia), who rose from hardscrabble origins to local fame, first as a Mexican War hero, and then as a brigadier general during the Civil War. He was well known and well respected as a no nonsense officer, for his leadership and gallantry in battle, for his dedication to the service of his country, and for his concern for the welfare of his men. See MG0828 for more biographical information.

Date Range: 1862/09/14

Creation Date: 1862/09/14

Creator: Welsh, Thomas, 1824-1863

Storage Location: LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA

Storage Room: Archives South

Storage Wall: Side 19

Storage Container: Box 0001

People: Burnside, Ambrose Everett; Christ, Dr.; Evans, Samuel; Fisher, Joseph Washington; McClellan, George Brinton; Mullen, Henry; Welsh, Annie Eunice Young; Welsh, Thomas; Ziegler, Francis Xavier

Subjects: Aquia Creek (Va.); Lebanon (Pa.); Letters; Personal correspondence; Port Royal (S.C.); South Mountain, Battle of, Md., 1862; United States--History--Civil War, 1861-1865; Washington (D.C.)

Search Terms: Aquia Creek, Virginia; Battle of South Mountain; Civil War; Correspondence, Personal; Frederick, Maryland; Lebanon, Lebanon County, Pennsylvania; Letters; Port Royal, South Carolina; Washington, DC

Extent: 1 item, 4 pages to scan

Object Name: Letter

Language: English

Condition: Fair

Condition Notes: Edges are ragged; stamp is torn; fair condition.

Parent Object ID: MG0828_SeriesD-62

Object ID: MG0828_SeriesD-62_F20

Location of Originals: This letter is in the Antietam National Battlefield Library, 45th Pennsylvania Regimental File. Transcription provided by Elizabeth Reinhart, corrected by Richard C. Wiggin.

Associated Material: Antietam National Battlefield Library, 45th Pennsylvania Regimental File.

Notes: Added to PP 12/26/2020 by HST

Access Conditions / Restrictions: Please use digital images and transcriptions when available. Original documents may be used by appointment. Please contact research@lancasterhistory.org at least two weeks prior to visit.

Copyright: Images have been provided for research purposes only. Please contact research@lancasterhistory.org for a high-resolution image and permission to publish.; LancasterHistory retains the rights to the digital images and content presented. The doctrine of fair use allows limited use of copyrighted material without permission from the copyright holder. Fair use includes comment, criticism, teaching, and private scholarship. Any images and data downloaded, printed or photocopied for these purposes should provide a citation. All other uses beyond those allowed by fair use require written permission.; Permission for reproduction and/or publication must be obtained in writing from LancasterHistory. Some items are photocopies from other collections--researchers must obtain permission for reproduction and publication from the owner of the original material.; Persons wishing to publish any material from this site must assume all responsibility for identifying and satisfying any claimants of copyright or other use restrictions. Publication fees may apply.

Credit: Courtesy of LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania.

Other Numbers: TW-D-62-26

Classification: MG0828

Description Level: Item

Custodial History: Cataloged by Richard C. Wiggin prior to donation. Transcription and photocopy acquired from Antietam National Battlefield Library, 45th Pennsylvania Regimental File.

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Collection: General Thomas Welsh Family Papers

Title: Letter from Thomas Welsh to Annie Welsh (wife)

Object ID: MG0828_SeriesD-62_F21

Date Range: 1862/09/23

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Collection: General Thomas Welsh Family Papers

Title: Letter from Thomas Welsh to Annie Welsh (wife)

Description: Transcription of letter from Thomas Welsh to his wife, Annie. From Antietam Creek, Maryland. Letter details the battles of South Mountain and Antietam, and his frustration with the credit he feels his brigade deserves going to other units. He expresses thorough disgust with the management of the army and the way the battle was conducted (evidently a reference to General McClellan).

Admin/Biographical History: Thomas Welsh (1824-1863) was a Lancaster County native (born and raised in Columbia), who rose from hardscrabble origins to local fame, first as a Mexican War hero, and then as a brigadier general during the Civil War. He was well known and well respected as a no nonsense officer, for his leadership and gallantry in battle, for his dedication to the service of his country, and for his concern for the welfare of his men. See MG0828 for more biographical information.

Date Range: 1862/09/23

Creation Date: 1862/09/23

Creator: Welsh, Thomas, 1824-1863

Storage Location: LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA

Storage Room: Archives South

Storage Wall: Side 19

Storage Container: Box 0001

People: Burnside, Ambrose Everett; Cox, Jacob Dolson; McClellan, George Brinton; Reno, Jesse Lee; Willcox, Orlando Bolivar; Welsh, Annie Eunice Young; Welsh, Thomas

Subjects: United States--History--Civil War, 1861-1865; Letters; Personal correspondence; Antietam Creek (Md.); Harpers Ferry (W. Va.); Sharpsburg (Md.); South Mountain, Battle of, Md., 1862; Antietam, Battle of, Md., 1862; Howard (Pa. : Township)

Search Terms: Antietam Creek, Maryland; Battle of Antietam; Battle of South Mountain; Civil War; Correspondence, Personal; Harpers Ferry, Virginia; Howard, Centre County; Letters; Sharpsburg, Maryland

Extent: 1 item, 4 pages to scan

Object Name: Letter

Language: English

Parent Object ID: MG0828_SeriesD-62

Object ID: MG0828_SeriesD-62_F21

Location of Originals: A transcribed version of this letter is in the Antietam National Battlefield Library, 45th Pennsylvania Regimental File. Transcription provided by Elizabeth Reinhart, edited by Richard C. Wiggin.

Associated Material: Antietam National Battlefield Library, 45th Pennsylvania Regimental File.

Notes: Added to PP 12/26/2020 by HST

Access Conditions / Restrictions: Please use digital images and transcriptions when available. Original documents may be used by appointment. Please contact research@lancasterhistory.org at least two weeks prior to visit.

Copyright: Images have been provided for research purposes only. Please contact research@lancasterhistory.org for a high-resolution image and permission to publish.; LancasterHistory retains the rights to the digital images and content presented. The doctrine of fair use allows limited use of copyrighted material without permission from the copyright holder. Fair use includes comment, criticism, teaching, and private scholarship. Any images and data downloaded, printed or photocopied for these purposes should provide a citation. All other uses beyond those allowed by fair use require written permission.; Permission for reproduction and/or publication must be obtained in writing from LancasterHistory. Some items are photocopies from other collections--researchers must obtain permission for reproduction and publication from the owner of the original material.; Persons wishing to publish any material from this site must assume all responsibility for identifying and satisfying any claimants of copyright or other use restrictions. Publication fees may apply.

Credit: Courtesy of LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania.

Other Numbers: TW-D-62-27

Classification: MG0828

Description Level: Item

Custodial History: Cataloged by Richard C. Wiggin prior to donation. Transcription and photocopy acquired from Antietam National Battlefield Library, 45th Pennsylvania Regimental File.

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Collection: General Thomas Welsh Family Papers

Title: Letter from Annie Welsh to Thomas Welsh describing the chaos surrounding the burning of the Wrightsville-Columbia bridge

Object ID: MG0828_SeriesD-63_F25

Date Range: 1863/07/01

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Collection: General Thomas Welsh Family Papers

Title: Letter from Annie Welsh to Thomas Welsh describing the chaos surrounding the burning of the Wrightsville-Columbia bridge

Description: Handwritten letter to Thomas Welsh from his wife, Annie in Columbia, Lancaster County. Letter describes the approach of the Confederate army to Columbia; the fleeing of citizens from York County acrosss the bridge; the reactions of various people in Columbia; her determination to stay in Columbia; and the terrible site of seeing the river bridge on fire. See MG0828 SeriesE F04 for related envelope. Note: General Welsh was at Vicksburg at the time, commanding the 1st Division of the 9th Corps in support of General Grant.

Admin/Biographical History: Thomas Welsh (1824-1863) was a Lancaster County native (born and raised in Columbia), who rose from hardscrabble origins to local fame, first as a Mexican War hero, and then as a brigadier general during the Civil War. He was well known and well respected as a no nonsense officer, for his leadership and gallantry in battle, for his dedication to the service of his country, and for his concern for the welfare of his men. See MG0828 for more biographical information.

Date Range: 1863/07/01

Creation Date: 1863/07/01

Creator: Welsh, Annie Eunice Young, 1831-1894

Storage Location: LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA

Storage Room: Archives South

Storage Wall: Side 19

Storage Container: Box 0001

People: Wall, Jennie; Mullison, Ann; Hook, Mrs.; Appold, Mr.; Stacy, Mr.; McCorkle, William Strickler; Meade, George Gordon; Cowden, Matthew; Cowden, Annie; Welsh, Effie; Welsh, Lilian; Welsh, Blanton Charles; Welsh, Annie Eunice Young; Welsh, Thomas

Subjects: Columbia-Wrightsville Bridge (Pa.); United States--History--Civil War, 1861-1865; Letters; Personal correspondence

Search Terms: Civil War; Letters; Correspondence, Personal; Wrightsville, York County, Pennsylvania; Columbia; Columbia - Wrightsville Bridge

Extent: 1 item, 8 pages to scan

Object Name: Letter

Language: English

Condition: Good

Condition Date: 2020-08-18

Parent Object ID: MG0828_SeriesD-63

Object ID: MG0828_SeriesD-63_F25

Notes: Added to PP 12/27/2020 by HST; Provenance: Passed down through the family, Blanton Charles Welsh to Emilie Benson (Welsh) Wiggin to Nancy Jane (Wiggin) Townsend. Acquired from: Chuck Townsend, Knoxville, Tennessee, 2016/05/15.

Access Conditions / Restrictions: Please use digital images and transcriptions when available. Original documents may be used by appointment. Please contact research@lancasterhistory.org at least two weeks prior to visit.

Copyright: Images have been provided for research purposes only. Please contact research@lancasterhistory.org for a high-resolution image and permission to publish.; LancasterHistory retains the rights to the digital images and content presented. The doctrine of fair use allows limited use of copyrighted material without permission from the copyright holder. Fair use includes comment, criticism, teaching, and private scholarship. Any images and data downloaded, printed or photocopied for these purposes should provide a citation. All other uses beyond those allowed by fair use require written permission.; Permission for reproduction and/or publication must be obtained in writing from LancasterHistory. Some items are photocopies from other collections--researchers must obtain permission for reproduction and publication from the owner of the original material.; Persons wishing to publish any material from this site must assume all responsibility for identifying and satisfying any claimants of copyright or other use restrictions. Publication fees may apply.

Credit: Courtesy of LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania.

Other Numbers: TW-D-63-25

Classification: MG0828

Description Level: Item

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