Letter from Jasper N. Smith to Elizabeth Lee Smith, March 12, 1862
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Title
Letter from Jasper N. Smith to Elizabeth Lee Smith, March 12, 1862
Subject
United States History, Civil War, 1861-1865; Personal Correspondence
Description
A handwritten letter from Confederate soldier Jasper N. Smith to his wife, Elizabeth Lee Smith, written on March 12, 1862, during the American Civil War. In this letter, Smith writes from a military camp, sharing news about his health, the conditions of the army, and his longing for home. This letter provides a personal and emotional perspective on the everyday experiences of a soldier and the strain of separation from family during wartime.
Creator
Jasper N. Smith
Source
Vanderbilt University Special Collections
Publisher
Vanderbilt University Special Collections, Vanderbilt University
Date
March 12, 1862
Rights
May be viewed only in the reading room of Special Collections in the Jean and Alexander Heard Library
Relation
Part of the Letters to Elizabeth Lee Smith collection (MSS.0436)
Format
Manuscript Letter
Language
English
Type
Text
Identifier
MSS.0436, Box 1, Folder 14 https://collections.library.vanderbilt.edu/repositories/2/archival_objects/274002
Coverage
American Civil War, Confederate States, 1862
Citation
Jasper N. Smith, “Letter from Jasper N. Smith to Elizabeth Lee Smith, March 12, 1862,” Spring 2025, accessed December 10, 2025, https://spring2025.vudhum.net/items/show/42.