Letter from Tom to his Sister Regarding Lyon Levy Emanuel's Commission, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, August 26, 1861


A letter dated August 26, 1861, written from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, by an individual named Tom to his sister. The letter discusses the Civil War, including the mobilization of troops and the commissioning of Lyon Levy Emanuel as a Second Lieutenant in Colonel Williams' regiment. The writer also mentions a ship launch and other family news.


Associated People/Businesses

  • Emanuel, Lyon Levy
  • Emanual, Lyon Levy (1837-1877)

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Physical Location

Arc.MS.56, Box 9, Folder 2