Cherry, Joseph M., 1840-1910 to Joseph M. Maitland
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC03523.10.124 Author/Creator: Cherry, Joseph M., 1840-1910 Place Written: Acworth, Georgia Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 12 June 1864 Pagination: 4 p. : envelope ; 24.9 x 19.7 cm. Order a Copy
Addresses letter "Dear Cousin." Reports on the movements of his regiment, the Ohio 46th Infantry. States they have been on the move for over a month since leaving camp in Scottsboro, Alabama. Discusses the battle at Dallas, Alabama in great detail. Says they laid in their breastworks for ten days. Informs him they use the Spencer rifle with great success. Expresses relief at his duties as clerk, allowing him to stay back with the wagons to take care of books and papers. Mentions his furlough and how enjoyable it was.
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