Wolcott, Laurens W., fl. 1861-1865 to Sister Ellen
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC00653.11.09 Author/Creator: Wolcott, Laurens W., fl. 1861-1865 Place Written: Rome, GA Type: Autograph letter signed Date: October 2, 1864 Pagination: 3 p. : Height: 20.5 cm, Width: 26 cm Order a Copy
He describes the town of Rome as an interesting place. The town is mainly filled with the sick and wounded now. Apparently General Sherman told General Corse to "make his men comfortable if it took every house in Rome."
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