10 research outputs found
Fragment of a letter written to Elizabeth Rees from Corwin Pottenger Rees about the Naval Academy
No full textFragment of a letter addressed to Elizabeth Rees from her son Corwin Pottenger Rees. The beginning of the letter has been lost, but the parts that are available are about life in the Naval Academy. Corwin has made friends there and speaks of fun times they have shared together. This is one item from the Rees Family Correspondence Collection, which includes many letters between family members in Oregon and Ohio
Letter to Willard Hall Rees from his brother Corwin Pottenger Rees who have never met in person
No full textLetter addressed to Willard Hall Rees from his brother Corwin Pottenger Rees. Corwin has never met his brother Willard, but has been wanting to for some time. Even though they have never met, Corwin wishes to connect with his brother because he too is a part of the Navy. Corwin is not high ranking, but graduated from the Navy with a honors and now works for the Navy in Washington D.C. This is one item from the Rees Family Correspondence Collection, which includes many letters between family members in Oregon and Ohio
Letter to Elizabeth Rees on Life in the U.S.S. Guard
No full textLetter addressed to Elizabeth Rees, mother to Corwin Pottenger Rees who is currently serving in the U.S.S. He is writing to his mother to keep her updated about his life, his living conditions and what is going on where he is located. Corwin ensures his mother that he is healthy and full of happiness. This is one item from the Rees Family Correspondence Collection, which includes many letters between family members in Oregon and Ohio
Letter to Elizabeth Rees Regarding her Son's Exploring of South America
No full textLetter addressed to Elizabeth Rees from her son Corwin Pottenger Rees about his cruise around South America. Corwin tells his mother about the terrible and wonderful weather they have been having while also asking about some local news from his home town. The original letter is accompanied by a typed transcript. This is one item from the Rees Family Correspondence Collection, which includes many letters between family members in Oregon and Ohio
Letter to Elizabeth Rees about Civil War Battle in Nashville
No full textLetter addressed to Elizabeth Rees from her son Corwin Pottenger Rees, who is currently serving the Union during the Civil War. Had just arrived in Nashville where they found Hood's army drawn in front of their lines threatening the city. Corwin continues to explain to his mother that there is battle occurring where he is, but has been fortunate enough to not be injured so far. Corwin feels confident that they will defeat the Confederate army in these upcoming battles. The original letter is accompanied by a typed transcript. This is one item from the Rees Family Correspondence Collection, which includes many letters between family members in Oregon and Ohio
Letter to Elizabeth Rees about Life after Service in the Navy
No full textLetter addressed to Elizabeth Rees from her son Corwin Pottenger Rees who is currently finishing his time serving the United State Navy. Corwin tells his mother that he wishes to become either a Navy Officer or a billionaire, either one is better than what he was before the war in his opinion. Corwin expresses the excitement he has about living life on his own and exploring the world. The original letter is accompanied by a typed transcript. This is one item from the Rees Family Correspondence Collection, which includes many letters between family members in Oregon and Ohio
Letter to Elizabeth Rees on the adventures Corwin has in Mexico
No full textLetter addressed to Elizabeth Rees from her son Corwin Pottenger Rees who is traveling around the Mexican Coast. He has just arrived in Mazatlan, Mexico from San Francisco, California, all places he has seen on a previous cruise. The city he had previously stayed in was San Blas, a place he wishes to never to return to because of the poverty it has been over taken with. He tells his mother that he hopes to be able to write more often and hopes his family is doing well. The original letter is accompanied by a typed transcript. This is one item from the Rees Family Correspondence Collection, which includes many letters between family members in Oregon and Ohio
Letter to Elizabeth Rees on the New Location of her son at War
No full textLetter addressed to Elizabeth Rees from her son Corwin Portenger Rees, who is currently serving the Union during the Civil War. Corwin had recently been promoted to Head Quarters 2nd Division 13th A. C. The last letter Corwin had written to his mother he was in Nashville, but had recently just marched 470 miles to somewhere unnamed. He ensures his mother multiple times throughout the letter that he is in good health, has clothing to keep him warm and protected, shoes to cover his feet and food to keep him nourished. With the promotion Corwin received he also had the luxury of receiving new shoes before the seven week march, a luxury most of the men did not have. The original letter is accompanied by a typed transcript. This is one item from the Rees Family Correspondence Collection, which includes many letters between family members in Oregon and Ohio
Rees Family member Naval Academy Report Card
No full textReport card of Corwin Pottenger Rees from the Naval Academy. This is one item from the Rees Family Correspondence Collection, which includes many letters between family members in Oregon and Ohio
Letter to Elizabeth Rees Regarding her Deceased Son
No full textLetter addressed to Elizabeth Rees notifying her of her deceased son, David Austin Rees. David Austin Rees was a first Lieutenant for Sherman's army during the Civil War and was killed during a battle at Kennesaw Mountain. On the back of the letter there is a poem from David's brother Corwin Pottenger Rees, who was also in the Civil War during the same time, but in a different location than his fallen brother. This is one item from the Rees Family Correspondence Collection, which includes many letters between family members in Oregon and Ohio
