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Blanchard, Ira, 1835-? to Mary (Wright) Kellogg

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC03523.31.06 Author/Creator: Blanchard, Ira, 1835-? Place Written: Alton, Illinois Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 5 July 1861 Pagination: 4 p. : Height: 19.6 cm, Width: 26.2 cm Order a Copy

Blanchard writes to Mary Wright from Camp Pope. Discusses in great detail the Fourth of July celebration in the camp. "The entire Brigade took a solom oath never to return to there homes until the last vestage of rebelion is wiped out." Describes a party at a female college in Monticello, "...where the ladies had prepared an excellent picnic for us." Comments on her upcoming marriage and his desire to attend the wedding. Writes about his duties as sergeant. Says they have just received marching orders to an unknown destination. Letter has a Union emblem.

Blanchard, Ira, 1835-?
Kellogg, Mary Wright, 1844-1912

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