Smith, David William, b. 1827. Papers, 1852-1867. .33 cubic feet.
Mss. A S645 2-5
Letters to his wife while serving th first with the 16 United States Infantry and then with Battery "Mitchell" of the 4 artillery. Undated letter fragment calls Gen. Buell a "rebbel" and states that the troops will shoot him the first chance they get.
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