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Guide to the James M. Reding Letter, 1863
Biographical NoteNothing is known of James M. Reding, a Confederate soldier during the United States Civil War (1861-1865), other than a few brief references in his letter. The address he gives at the end of his letter indicates that he was attached to Company I [or J] in Terrill’s Regiment, South Carolina, stationed at that time in Brazoria, Texas. In addition to a sister (to whom the letter is written), he mentions a brother, whom he advises to stay at home to help their mother rather than enlisting in the army before turning eighteen years of age. Return to the Table of Contents Scope and ContentsA letter written during the Civil War in December 1863 by James M. Reding, a Confederate soldier, to his sister concerning recent action near his army camp, including capture of a Union boat in Matagorda Bay, Texas, and the arrival of a Confederate boat loaded with arms; he also advises against his brother Bob’s enlistment in the army before reaching eighteen years of age. Return to the Table of Contents RestrictionsRestrictions on AccessThis material is open for research. Restrictions on UsePermission to publish from the James Reding Letter must be obtained from the Woodson Research Center, Fondren Library, Rice University. Return to the Table of Contents
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Return to the Table of Contents Administrative InformationPreferred CitationJames M. Reding Letter, 1863, MS107, Woodson Research Center, Fondren Library, Rice University ProvenanceThe James M. Reding Letter was purchased from a dealer in September 1962. Return to the Table of Contents Detailed Description of the Collection
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