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Bartlett, George O., fl. 1862-1865 to Ira Andrews

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02158.18 Author/Creator: Bartlett, George O., fl. 1862-1865 Place Written: Frederick City, Maryland Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 11 July 1863 Pagination: 1 p. : envelope Height: 20.5 cm, Width: 12.5 cm Order a Copy

He quickly tells Andrews that he has survived a difficult battle [the Battle of Gettysburg], which he describes as being the "hardest fort Battle in this Rebellion."

Bartlett, George O., fl. 1862-1865

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