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McFie "Rough Rider" Letter

 Collection
Identifier: AC625p

Scope and Content

Letter is dated July 25, 1898 and was written by McFie to his cousin May De Mier of Las Cruces. In it, McFie writes about his troop's efforts during the Battle of San Juan Hill and subsequent illness which he describes as malaria.

Dates

  • 1898

Language of Materials

English

Access Restrictions

The collection is open for research. Letter is yellowed and torn at the creases.

Copy Restrictions

Limited duplication of print materials allowed for research purposes. User is responsible for all copyright compliance.

Biography / History

Ralph E. McFie of Las Cruces, NM served as an enlisted man with "Roosevelt's Rough Riders" during the Spanish-American War, 1898, stationed in/near Santiago, Cuba.

Extent

1 Folder

Title
Finding Aid of the McFie "Rough Rider" Letter, 1898
Status
Edited Full Draft
Author
JG
Date
© 2015
Language of description
English
Script of description
Code for undetermined script
Language of description note
Finding aid is in English

Revision Statements

  • Monday, 20210524: Attribute normal is missing or blank.

Repository Details

Part of the Fray Angélico Chávez History Library Repository

Contact:
Fray Angélico Chávez History Library
New Mexico History Museum
113 Lincoln Ave
Sante Fe NM 87501 USA
(505) 476-5090