Donald, H. D., fl. 1862 Letter from Fort Craigg
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC05987.33 Author/Creator: Donald, H. D., fl. 1862 Place Written: Soloro, New Mexico Territory Type: Broadside Date: February 27-February 28, 1862 Pagination: 1 p. : Height: 25.3 cm, Width: 13.3 cm Order a Copy
From a soldier detailing the little-known Confederate expedition to capture New Mexico Territory. Appears to be two letters printed in a Southern newspaper. Written by H.D. Donald to R.V. Cook at Soloro which is "30 miles above Ft. Craigg." In first letter from 27 February writes from a hospital bed. Says they were in a "great battle" on 21 February 1862 in the valley of the Rio Grande, near Val Verde. Mentions that his captain led a charge against a battery of cannon and carried the day. Says 40 were killed and 140 injured. Says his company lost 1 killed and 22 wounded. Lists each person's name and the injury. Says Captain Shropshire is now major in place of S.A. Lockridge who was killed leading the charge. Says Thomas G. Wright is now Captain. Second letter from 28 February says Lieutenant Hubbard died last night and that Lieutenant Oakes is now first lieutenant. Says Captain Killough's company lost 2 killed and 1 wounded. Says enemy lost 400 men. Says they captured 6 pieces of artillery. Asks him to "Tell the ladies of Columbus that the Flag they gave us was the first Southern banner that waved over the enemy's batteries in the great battle of Val Verde."
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