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Hackett, William C., fl. 1862-1865 to Rebecca E. Hackett

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC04559.037 Author/Creator: Hackett, William C., fl. 1862-1865 Place Written: Resaca, Georgia Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 1 November 1864 Pagination: 4 p. : Order a Copy

One letter addressed to Rebecca E. Hackett from William C. Hackett dated Resaca, Georgia, November 1, 1864. Apologizes for not writing sooner. States that had been in Alabama on raids.

Hackett, William C., fl. 1862 -1865
Hackett, Rebecca E., fl. 1862-1865

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