Rifenburgh, Peter E., 1843-1863 to brother
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC08914.026 Author/Creator: Rifenburgh, Peter E., 1843-1863 Place Written: Jefferson Parish, Louisiana Type: Autograph letter signed Date: May 19, 1863 Pagination: 3 p. : Height: 15.5 cm, Width: 20.6 cm Order a Copy
Describes how the Confederates look: "like Hell. They don't wear no uniform they wear Citizen [civilian] clothes and rags." Many look "half starved." Has written a lot today. Has heard talk that the regiment is going up to Port Hudson along with their entire brigade. "We will have some fun" there. "Would rather fight than eat." Written at Camp Parapet.
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