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Bidwell, Lucius E., fl. 1864 Collection of Lucius E. Bidwell, B company, 14th regiment, Connecticut, infantry [Decimalized .01 and .02]

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Bidwell writes to his mother regarding his recent fighting experiences, most likely in the Battle of Chancellorsville. Discusses the strength of rebel army in Virginia.

GLC#
GLC03048
Type
Header Record
Date
May 2- May 7, 1863
Author/Creator
Bidwell, Lucius E., fl. 1864
Title
Collection of Lucius E. Bidwell, B company, 14th regiment, Connecticut, infantry [Decimalized .01 and .02]
Place Written
Wilderness, Virginia
Pagination
2 items
Language
English
Primary time period
Civil War and Reconstruction, 1861-1877
Sub-Era
The American Civil War
Bidwell, Lucius E., fl. 1864
Soldier's Letter
Battle of Chancellorsville
Civil War
Military History
Battle
Infantry
Union Forces
Union Soldier's Letter
Confederate States of America

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GLC03048.01
Collection Item
Autograph letter signed

to Mother

May 2, 1863

Bidwell, Lucius E., fl. 1864

One letter from Lucius E. Bidwell to his mother, dated May 2, 1863. Bidwell writes to his mother regarding his health and that he is currently okay. He updates her his proximity to the battle line and reassures her.

GLC03048.01
GLC03048.02
Collection Item
Autograph letter signed

to Mother

May 7, 1863

Bidwell, Lucius E., fl. 1864

One letter from Lucius E. Bidwell to his mother, dated May 7, 1863. Bidwell writes to his mother regarding his health and that he is currently okay. He updates her on the battle he was just in and that his friend is sending a letter for him that he...

GLC03048.02