Bowdlear, Samuel G. A.L.S. to Austin C. Wellington; Boston, 1864 February 26
File — Box: 1, Folder: 70
Call Number: MS 3929
Scope and Contents
More discussion of volunteers and enlistment/reenlistment numbers. Mention of the escape of prisoners from Libby Prison in Richmond, and the movements of General Sherman's forces in Mississippi and Alabama. News of Walter Chapman -the nephew of Mr. Green, of Bowdlear & Green Flour Merchants- and his engagements in the fighting. Assessment of a rumored plan to attack New Orleans. 2 s. (8 p.) With transcription.
Dates
- 1864 February 26
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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