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