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Wolcott, Laurens W., fl. 1861-1865 to Sister

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC00653.11.15 Author/Creator: Wolcott, Laurens W., fl. 1861-1865 Place Written: Kennesaw, Georgia Type: Autograph letter signed Date: June 15, 1864 Pagination: 3.5 p. ; 32.5 x 21.3 cm. Order a Copy

The Rebels are well fortified from the base to the summit of the mountain and they have been skirmishing all the time. Hooker advanced. Written at Big Shanty Camp.

Wolcott, Laurens W., fl. 1861-1865

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