Letter from George at camp at Gallatin, Tenn., to his sister Eliza, 1863 January 26
File — Box: 1, Folder: 3, item: 1
Identifier: II
George corrects the misconception that had been engaged in a battle at Gallatin, as newspapers had reported. Instead he says that Perryville had been the latest battle in which he had witnessed action. He discusses his brother Nelson's death and informs his family of rumors that more Indian wars are expected in Minnesota.
Dates
- 1863 January 26
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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