Samuel Fiske

Rev Samuel Fiske was the minister of the First Congregational Church of Madison at the time that the Civil War began. He enlisted in the army and encouraged the young men of the community to do the same. He wrote many letters home to his family and friends. You may read two of those letters here.

 

Letter to Friend William from Falmouth, Virginia, December 22, 1862

Letter to Thomas Scranton from Falmouth Virginia in 1863

Drawing of Samuel Fiske

Image of Letter (Large file)

List of items in Archives collection that relate to Samuel Fiske