Midshipman William H. Peters Papers: Correspondence, April 12, 1825 - May 15, 1827; David Peter Family: Petition in the Case of Martha Dick and others, March 1853., 1825-04-12 - 1853-03
Content Description
The bulk of the collection is related to Montgomery D. Corse's military career, including muster rolls, commission and discharge certificates, and 63 letters written by Corse to his wife, Elizabeth Beverley Corse, during his participation in the Civil War. In addition, the papers of Midshipman William H. Peters and a few letters written by Mrs. Corse are included.
Dates
- Creation: 1825-04-12 - 1853-03
Creator
- From the Collection: Corse, Montgomery Dent, 1816-1895 (Person)
- From the Collection: Lee, Mary Randolph Custis, 1807-1873 (Person)
Full Extent
From the Collection: 1.86 Cubic Feet (3 boxes)
Language of Materials
From the Collection: English
Repository Details
Part of the Local History and Special Collections Branch, Alexandria Library Repository
