Hollingsworth, William T., fl. 1861-1862 to James H. Hollingsworth
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC00653.20.02 Author/Creator: Hollingsworth, William T., fl. 1861-1862 Place Written: Portsmouth, Virginia Type: Autograph letter signed Date: July 24, 1861 Pagination: 4 p. : envelope ; 19.8 x 12.2 cm. Order a Copy
Writes a detailed letter to his brother in which he discusses the Battle of Bull Run (fought on 21 July 1861, near Manassas, Virginia). Reports 500 Confederate soldiers were killed, another 1500 wounded, and some 7,000 or 8,000 Union soldiers killed or wounded. Envelope a green 1861 "PORTSMOUTH." Draft transcript is available.
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