Winston, Caroline Mumford
Person
Found in 1 Collection or Record:
Thomas Winston Papers
Collection
Identifier: MS C 207
Abstract
The Winston Papers consist mostly of the correspondence between Thomas Winston and his wife Caroline Mumford Winston during the three and a half years he was at war (1862-1866; he spent six months at home in late 1864 and early 1865). Winston imparts a vivid picture of what he saw and did while encamped with the Illinois 92nd, while also discussing at length many of the most vital and controversial issues of the time. Winston spends much time pondering issues of slavery and race relations....
Dates:
1858-1945 (bulk 1861-1866)