Slayton, Chester, fl. 1863-1864 to Asa W. Slayton
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC03955.01 Author/Creator: Slayton, Chester, fl. 1863-1864 Place Written: Kennesaw Mountain, Georgia Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 23 June 1864 Pagination: 4 p. ; 21.4 x 13.5 cm. Order a Copy
Chester mentions a letter sent the day before and the continued good health of their brothers with him. He describes the location of regiment in relationship to Atlanta and the rail road tracks and expresses hope that they will be in possession of the railroad soon. He mentions the importance of having possession of the railroad tracks. Chester describes the methods of fortifying the rear of camp at the battle of Kennesaw Mountain. He reports of heavy casualties suffered by NY regiment and other MI regiments at the battle of Kennesaw Mountain. He describes preparation of rations. Chester concludes by congratulating Asa on his resignation from the army.
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