Telegraph Log, 1863 January-May
Scope and Contents
This collection contains a log of telegraphs sent from Smithville (Southport), Fort Caswell, and Wilmington, North Carolina from January 1863 through May 1863. These telegraphs reveal food shortages, lack of supplies, and war updates involving the Confederacy, primarily in these three North Carolina forts. Battles were not being fought at these forts during these dates, but it is possible to understand from this document what conditions were like and how the armies responded to successes and frustrations.
Dates
- Creation: 1863 January-May
Conditions Governing Access
Access to [portions of] this collection has [have] been restricted by Special Collections in order to preserve the original materials. Contact staff at the Center for Southeast North Carolina Archives & History (csencah@uncw.edu) for information on access to this collection.
Extent
From the Collection: 1 Container (Contains 1 document box)
Language of Materials
From the Collection: English
Repository Details
Part of the Special Collections Repository