1861: Samuel P. McKenney to Eliza Beazley — Spared & Shared 23

The following letter was written by Corp. Samuel P. McKenney (1820-1871) of Co. D, 30th Virginia Infantry who enlisted on 26 April 1861 at Spotsylvania Court House for one year’s service. He was “discharged for majority” (meaning over age) from the regiment on 23 July 1862. A member of the 30th Virginia Infantry reenacting unit […] 1861: Samuel P. McKenney to Eliza Beazley — Spared & Shared 23