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[Collection of Frank G. Crowell, B company, 92nd regiment, Illinois, infantry] [Decimalized .01- .03]

Includes three letters to his parents regarding the Battles of Chattanooga and Missionary Ridge.

GLC03049

to Father and Mother

They were transported in train cars to another camp ground. They began their pursuit of the rebels. They planted theri artillery but the Rebels wouldn't answer so they couldn't tell where their force was.

GLC03049.01

to Mother

A small squad of 3400 Rebels came in the other day and he describes them as the godforsaken people he ever saw. They wore dirty and ragged uniforms. He and his friends are doing extremely well and have grown fat.

GLC03049.02

to Mother

The Rebs captured their post last night and they killed and wounded about 15 people. He lists the people that died, were wounded and even those that escaped.

GLC03049.03