Manuscript Database
Creator/Title
Rapp - Idleman family. Papers, 1861-1883. .66 cu. ft.
Call No.
Mss. A R221 1-4,9,16,18, 21 (Ovsz.)
Content
Collection includes letters written to Pvt. William C. Rapp, 121st Ohio Infantry Rgt, by two of his brothers who were in other Ohio regiments. They describe daily life in the army and military engagements including the Battle of McDowell (Va.) 1862. Also includes a diary kept by William during 1864 with entries describing troop movements and action involving his regiment, including the Atlanta Campaign. William was wounded at the Battle of Kennesaw Mountain. Additional letters from soldiers in Ohio regiments written to Clara Idleman.