Brisbin, James S. (James Sanks), 1837-1892 to Jane Brisbin
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC01505.02 Author/Creator: Brisbin, James S. (James Sanks), 1837-1892 Place Written: Washington, District of Columbia Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 10 July 1863 Pagination: 4 p. ; 24.7 x 19.5 cm. Order a Copy
Informs his wife that he arrived in Washington, D. C. the previous day. Referring to his introduction to Colonel Windham, an Englishman, he states "I hate foreigners particularly the dutch- Windham offered me a very nice place but I asked to be sent to the field." Received orders to report to General [George] Mead[e]. States that only three officers (Solen, Carpenter, and Balk) of the 6th United States Cavalry were not killed, wounded, or captured. Describes injuries sustained by Balder, McQuisten, Claflin, Cram, Paulding, and Chaffee, stating that only 108 men are left in the regiment. Reveals his plan to take command of the regiment. Referring to Robert E. Lee, states "A desperate battle is at hand Lee is making a stand at Antietam... This desperate fighting will soon bring the war to a close Lee is being cut up but will no doubt get off into Virginia with most of his Army. I hope they will cut him up and Capture him. He is a great General and hard to out-wit." Refers to the activities of Lieutenant Irvin, Madden, Generals [Daniel] Sickles and [David] Hunter, [Montgomery] Meigs (Quartermaster General), and Mrs. Madden. Mentions Jane's recent trip. States that he might be sent to Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. Instructs Jane to be patient and promises to write soon.
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