1863
Rosecrans, William S. (1819-1898)
Letter
Title: to Nathaniel Prentiss Banks
General Rosecrans writes, "Orders to come to See You Telegraph me at Harpers Ferry or Martinsburg or send word to Winchester when I can meet you." Date indicated as "12th 1863," most likely June 12, 1863 during the Gettysburg Campaign, only a few days before Winchester was evacuated by the federal forces. Letter is secretarially written and signed.
GLC02330.02