Holly, William H., ?-1864 to Mary Ann Davis
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02165.12 Author/Creator: Holly, William H., ?-1864 Place Written: New Orleans, Louisiana Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 10 October 1862 Pagination: 4 p. : Height: 25.3 cm, Width: 19.8 cm Order a Copy
Written at Camp Kearney to a friend. Talks in awe of a herd of 1500 cattle captured by forces to be eaten. Describes the quarters of Dr. Benedict, a friend, for whom Holley most likely works, in a former home of Confederates. Then, talks of the harsh drilling of the sargeant of his company and the cannon drills.
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