10 April 1862
Angiers, Frank, fl. 1862
Autograph letter
Title: to Mrs. Frank Angiers
Union private, Co. B., 52nd Illinois Volunteers, describes the Battle of Shiloh: "Our loss is very heavy but the enemy's exceeds our 3 to 1."
GLC08274
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