Keyes, John H., fl. 1863-1865 to Sarah Ogden

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GLC#
GLC06559.059-View header record
Type
Letters
Date
February 22, 1865
Author/Creator
Keyes, John H., fl. 1863-1865
Title
to Sarah Ogden
Place Written
City Point, Virginia
Pagination
3 p. : envelope Height: 19.4 cm, Width: 11.8 cm
Primary time period
Civil War and Reconstruction, 1861-1877
Sub-Era
The American Civil War

Writes that the soldiers are celebrating Washington's Birthday with continual cannon fire. Says he just received news that Charleston, South Carolina is "in the possession of our [Union] forces." Sherman is marching for North Carolina and several of the Rebels are "deserting very fast." Tells Ogden that he saw William Boles, a soldier with whom he stood guard as a member of the Oneida Cavalry, at General Ulysses Grant's Headquarters. Thanks Mrs. Ogden and Mrs. Perot and gives his regards to "all enquiring." Envelope includes a three cent stamp.

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