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Letter from George at camp near Winchester, Tenn., to Eliza, 1862 August 19

 File — Box: 1, Folder: 2, item: 6
Identifier: II

Fearing that rebels were on all sides of them, the regiment is currently marching. George has no idea whether they will end up in Knoxville or Chattanooga. He expresses concern that he has not heard from his father and frustration over his failure to secure a discharge. He tells his family that he expects that McClellan to end the war very soon.

Dates

  • 1862 August 19

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Extent

From the Collection: 0.5 Linear Feet (5 folders)

Repository Details

Part of the Betsey B. Creekmore Special Collections and University Archives, University of Tennessee, Knoxville Repository

Contact:
University of Tennessee, Knoxville
Knoxville TN 37996 USA
865-974-4480