Hollingsworth, William T., fl. 1861-1862 to James H. Hollingsworth
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC00653.20.06 Author/Creator: Hollingsworth, William T., fl. 1861-1862 Place Written: Portsmouth, Virginia Type: Autograph letter signed Date: May 7, 1862 Pagination: 2 p. : envelope ; 24.9 x 19.7 cm. Order a Copy
Writes to his brother. Reports the city is being quickly evacuated and that they may leave the city as early as tomorrow. Also mentions the fall of New Orleans and its consequences on the Confederate Army and its future strategic planning. Envelope includes a green five cent postage stamp. Draft transcript is available
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