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Meane, John, fl. 1861 to Julia S. Moulton

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC00233 Author/Creator: Meane, John, fl. 1861 Place Written: Muddy Branch, Maryland Type: Autograph letter signed Date: October 28, 1861 Pagination: 4 p. : envelope Height: 21 cm, Width: 13 cm Order a Copy

Discusses the aftermath of the Battle of Ball's Bluff, which occurred on October 21, 1861. Written on Connecticut multi-color magnus letterhead with matching patriotic envelope. Mentions seeing McClellan, who was using their movements as a possible ruse to lure the enemy from Manassas. Discusses ambulances and wounded men. Also mentions the death of Colonel and United States Senator Edward D. Baker, "You have heard of the death of Col. Baker of the California Reg."

Baker, Edward Dickinson, 1811-1861
McClellan, George B., 1826-1885
Meane, John, fl. 1861
Moulton, Julia S., fl. 1861

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