James E. Morrow Letters, 1863-1864

1 half archives box (0.25 linear ft.)

Abstract:

Union military officer. Contains letters to Clara Johnson written during the Civil War. Also includes one letter to Clara Johnson from her father.

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Biographical Note

Commissioned a Captain on February 4, 1863. James E. Morrow recruited nearly all of Company F in Hancock County, West Virginia. He was the first president of Slippery Rock Normal School, Pennsylvania.

Scope and Contents of the Collection

The collection consists of 27 letters by James Elmer Morrow to Clara J. Johnson written between January 18 and December 4, 1864 while Morrow was a Union officer in West Virginia and Maryland during the Civil War. It also contains one letter to Clara J. Johnson from her father, F.J. Johnson, dated August 23, 1863.

The letters from James Morrow trace the beginning of his and Clara's acquaintance, through the developing courtship, until - by the time of the last letter (Dec. 1) - it is apparent that the couple has come to an understanding about their future relationship.

The letters are arranged chronologically, as indicated in the container list.

Information on Use

Terms of Access and Use

Restrictions on access:

There is no restriction on access to the collection for research use. Particularly fragile items are restricted for preservation purposes.

Restrictions on use:

Preferred Citation

Please use the following format when citing materials from this collection:

[Identification of item], in James E. Morrow Letters [Folder #], Amherst College Archives and Special Collections, Amherst College Library

History of the Collection

Additional Information

Contact Information

Amherst College Archives and Special Collections

Robert Frost Library
PO Box 5000
Amherst, MA 01002-5000

Phone: (413) 542-2299
Fax: (413) 542-2692

Email Reference Form: http://www.amherst.edu/library/archives/askus
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Language

English.

James E. Morrow to Clara J. Johnson	1864 Jan 18		Box 1: folder 2

James E. Morrow to Clara J. Johnson	1864 Feb 7		Box 1: folder 3

James E. Morrow to Clara J. Johnson	1864 Mar 9		Box 1: folder 4

James E. Morrow to Clara J. Johnson	1864 Mar 20		Box 1: folder 5

James E. Morrow to Clara J. Johnson	1864 Apr 30		Box 1: folder 6

James E. Morrow to Clara J. Johnson	1864 May 2		Box 1: folder 7

James E. Morrow to Clara J. Johnson	1864 May 21		Box 1: folder 8

James E. Morrow to Clara J. Johnson	1864 May 24		Box 1: folder 9

James E. Morrow to Clara J. Johnson	1864 Jun 2		Box 1: folder 10

James E. Morrow to Clara J. Johnson	1864 Jul 19		Box 1: folder 11

James E. Morrow to Clara J. Johnson	1864 Aug 7		Box 1: folder 12

James E. Morrow to Clara J. Johnson	1864 Aug 14		Box 1: folder 13

James E. Morrow to Clara J. Johnson	1864 Sep 8		Box 1: folder 14

James E. Morrow to Clara J. Johnson	1864 Oct 6		Box 1: folder 15

James E. Morrow to Clara J. Johnson	1864 Oct 12		Box 1: folder 16

James E. Morrow to Clara J. Johnson	1864 Oct 17		Box 1: folder 17

James E. Morrow to Clara J. Johnson	1864 Oct 22		Box 1: folder 18

James E. Morrow to Clara J. Johnson	1864 Oct 25		Box 1: folder 19

James E. Morrow to Clara J. Johnson	1864 Oct 26		Box 1: folder 20

James E. Morrow to Clara J. Johnson	1864 Oct 26 (2nd)		Box 1: folder 21

James E. Morrow to Clara J. Johnson	1864 Nov 2		Box 1: folder 22

James E. Morrow to Clara J. Johnson	1864 Nov 20		Box 1: folder 23

James E. Morrow to Clara J. Johnson	1864 Nov 21		Box 1: folder 24

James E. Morrow to Clara J. Johnson	1864 Nov 23		Box 1: folder 25

James E. Morrow to Clara J. Johnson	1864 Nov 24		Box 1: folder 26

James E. Morrow to Clara J. Johnson	1864 Nov 27		Box 1: folder 27

James E. Morrow to Clara J. Johnson	1864 Dec 4		Box 1: folder 28