Letter from Frink at Vicksburg, Miss., to his wife Emily, 1864 January 19
File — Box: 1, Folder: 1, item: 15
Describes his trip from Columbus to VIcksburg, including all of the destruction of land and buildings in the area. Says Vicksburg is a large city, with more natural advantages for fortifying than any other place in America.
Also notes that black soldiers have been performing most of the guard duty in town.
Dates
- 1864 January 19
Conditions Governing Access
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Extent
From the Collection: 0.1 Linear Feet (1 folder)
Repository Details
Part of the Betsey B. Creekmore Special Collections and University Archives, University of Tennessee, Knoxville Repository