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Clark, George W., fl. 1863-1865 to his mother

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC06167.08 Author/Creator: Clark, George W., fl. 1863-1865 Place Written: Tennessee Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 28 August 1863 Pagination: 4 pages Order a Copy

Re: refers to another Skirmish with the rebel forces, forwards a tale of flagraising for Tennessee folk . . . "They actually believed we 'Yanks' had enormous horns and long tails."

Clark, George W., fl. 1863-1865

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