Bowdlear, Samuel G. A.L.S. to Austin C. Wellington; Boston, 1863 August 3
File — Box: 1, Folder: 53
Call Number: MS 3929
Scope and Contents
Rumors of Jefferson Davis forcing volunteer soldiers, including African-Americans, to join the Southern cause. News of General Logan's movement to attack Mobile, Alabama. Continued hope that Wellington's merits will find him promoted soon, as well as description of the festivities surrounding a "National Thanksgiving Day" in Boston, a day celebrating Union successes. 2 s. (8 p.) With transcription.
Dates
- 1863 August 3
Creator
- From the Collection: Bowdlear, Samuel G. (Person)
- From the Collection: Wellington, Austin C. (Person)
Conditions Governing Access
From the Collection:
The collection is open for research.
Extent
From the Collection: 106 Items
Language of Materials
From the Collection: English
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Part of the Boston Public Library Archives & Special Collections Repository
