Swain, Julius Marshall, 1835-1811 to Joel
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC00653.10.08 Author/Creator: Swain, Julius Marshall, 1835-1811 Place Written: Washington, District of Columbia Type: Autograph letter signed Date: July 19, 1863 Pagination: 6 p. : Height: 24.9 cm, Width: 19.7 cm Order a Copy
Written from Georgetown, in Washington, D.C. He describes his efforts to follow orders even in adverse conditions. He includes a copy of an order from Captain Nicodemus. He has been transferred several times, and complies in hopes for promotion. He remarks on the calvary's "reputation for courage and determination." Took three rebels captive, and found a stray valuable horse.
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