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Reverend William Gwynn Coe letters

1 folder (0.1 linear feet)

(1862, 1864)

Edward H. Nabb Center for Delmarva History and Culture, Salisbury, University, Salisbury, Maryland

Identifier 2018.074
Creator(s) Coe, William Gwynn
Acquisition

Acquired by Dr. Beatriz Hardy (Dean of Libraries and Instructional Resources) in 2018.
Language(s) English
Use Records are open for research. Copyright, including literary rights, belongs to the author(s) or their legal heirs. Permission to publish or reproduce must be obtained from the Nabb Research Center which extends beyond "fair use."
Preferred Citation "Item, collection title and identifier, box # and folder # (if applicable), Edward H. Nabb Research Center for Delmarva History and Culture, Salisbury University, Salisbury, Maryland."
Attribution Finding aid written by Ian Post, July 2019
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Abstract

These letters were written to and from Reverend William Gwynn Coe in 1862 and 1864 when Coe was preaching in the Methodist Convention of Accomack, Virginia. In the letters, church matters are discussed, as well as grievances with the occupying Union army. During this time--during the American Civil War--Coe held secessionist views and ran past the Union blockade to acquire goods in Baltimore for family and friends. Also included is a biographical sketch of Coe and one letter sent to a different reverend requesting a lecture to Confederate soldiers from North Carolina.

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Subject Terms

  • Topical Terms
    • United States--History--Civil War, 1861-1865
    • Methodism
    • Religious History
    • Military History
  • Location Terms
    • Accomack County (Va.)

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