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Charles Wilkins Letter, 1862 (Ms1991-015)

 Digital Record
Identifier: Ms1991-015

Dates

  • 1862

Creator

Language of Materials

English

Abstract

Second Lieutenant in the U.S. Infantry during the Civil War. Letter written on May 23, 1862, from camp near Corinth, Mississippi, to his brother in New Hampshire. Writes about his recent arrival in Mississippi and reporting to General John Pope. Claims they are near enough to reach the Rebels with our 30 pounders.

Repository Details

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