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Holly, William H. (d. 1864) to Mary Ann Davis

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02165.14 Author/Creator: Holly, William H. (d. 1864) Place Written: New Orleans, Louisiana Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 21 December 1862 Pagination: 4 p. ; 23 x 18 cm. Order a Copy

Written at Camp Stevens to a friend. Talks of the good weather, and the effect that the rainy weather has on his moods. Laments his lack of exercise. Tells of drawing clothes, and his regiment's getting last picks. Discusses plans to break up his brigade and regiments and move them under General Godfrey Weitzel. Finally, talks of the replacement of General Benjamin Franklin Butler by General Nathaniel P. Banks, who many are relieved to see take over, though Holly mentions some of Butler's successes.

William H. Holly was mustered into the "E" Co. CT 12th Infantry on 11/19/1861. He died a prisoner of war on 12/11/1864 at Salisbury, NC. N.B. Holly spells his name "Holley."

Holly, William H., ?-1864
Weitzel, G. (Godfrey)., 1835-1884
Butler, Benjamin F. (Benjamin Franklin), 1818-1893
Banks, Nathaniel Prentiss, 1816-1894

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