Summary Information

Title: Wilhelm Ramthun Papers
Inclusive Dates: 1862-1863

Creator:

• Ramthun, Wilhelm, circa 1838-1863

Call Number: Micro 651

Quantity: 1 reel of microfilm (35mm)

Repository:

Wisconsin Historical Society, Division of Library, Archives, and Museum Collections

Archival Locations:

Wisconsin Historical Society (Map)

COLLECTION MAY BE STORED OFF-SITE: see catalog entry to request materials and for additional information.

Abstract:

Eight Civil War letters written in German Gothic script with transcripts and translations, Feb. 23, 1862-July 28, 1863, from Wilhelm Ramthun, a Private in Co. K, 2nd Wisconsin Infantry Regiment, including descriptions of army life and the Battle of Fredericksburg. Also includes an 1861 baptismal record.

Language: German and English

URL to cite for this finding aid: http://digital.library.wisc.edu/1711.dl/wiarchives.uw-whs-micr0651

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