Perkins, E.P. (fl. 1864) to Sarah Ogden
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC06559.074 Author/Creator: Perkins, E.P. (fl. 1864) Place Written: Petersburg, Virginia Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 31 August 1864 Pagination: 8 p. ; 26.2 x 21.1 cm. Order a Copy
Tells Ogden that they did not capture Petersburg because they could not carry out Grant's commands. He says that the troops were not responsible for the failure, but rather the generals, who did not follow the orders of their superiors. The companies lost several men, and he now has only 20 muskets, as opposed to the 82 with which he had started the campaign. He concludes by wishing Ogden well and stating that he seems to be having good luck.
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