Hallidy, Adam, M. (fl. 1862-1865) to Margaret McClelland
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC05522.03 Author/Creator: Hallidy, Adam, M. (fl. 1862-1865) Place Written: Washington, D.C. Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 31 July 1863 Pagination: 4 p. ; 24.7 x 19.6 cm. Order a Copy
Discusses the significance of their correspondence. Describes his daily activities. Reports accompanying rioters from the New York Draft Riots to the old capitol prison to await court martial. Writes that after they see their new quarters, the prisoners won't be so quick to riot in the near future. Adds that the draft ends in Washington tomorrow and there will be much rejoicing. Addressed to "Maggie." Written from the Cliffburn Barracks.
Adam M. Hallidy was a Union Army soldier during the Civil War and was in Company K, 2nd D.C. Volunteers. He married his friend Maggie McClelland 19 March 1864.
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