Alexander-Akerly (Ackerly) Family papers
Collection — Box: 1
Identifier: MS-SC13
Scope and Contents
Family correspondence written to Adeline Akerly (1834-1916), including 12 Civil War letters from her brother Ashley H. Alexander of the 12th Illinois Cavalry, Co. A. Ashley Alexander's letters describe life at Camp Butler, Springfield, Illinois and include brief descriptions of the engagement at Harpers Ferry, West Virginia; as well as the battles of Antietam and Fredericksburg.
Dates
- Created: 1853 - 1876
Creator
- Akerly, Adeline M., 1834-1916 (Person)
Biographical / Historical
Cherry Valley, Illinois, families related by the marriage of William F. Akerly (1832-1890) and Adeline Alexander Akerly (1834-1916).Adeline's brother Ashley H. Alexander (1841-1923) served in Company A, 12th Illinois Cavalry during the American Civil War.
Extent
1 folder (1 folder: .5 linear inches (.042 linear feet)) : 23 items
Language of Materials
English
Creator
- Akerly, Adeline M., 1834-1916 (Person)
- Alexander, Ashley (Person)
- Language of description
- Undetermined
- Script of description
- Code for undetermined script
Repository Details
Part of the Manuscript Collection Repository
Contact:
112 North Sixth Street
Springfield IL 62701 US
(217) 558-8923
christopher.schnell@illinois.gov
112 North Sixth Street
Springfield IL 62701 US
(217) 558-8923
christopher.schnell@illinois.gov