Shaw, Robert Gould, 1837-1863 Professor Rogers
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC09267 Author/Creator: Shaw, Robert Gould, 1837-1863 Place Written: s.l. Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 22 September 1862 Pagination: 1 p. : envelope Order a Copy
Re Antietam: "We had a terrible battle last week. May we soon see the last of them and of the war. You can hardly imagine the horror of that battle field the following day." After Antietam, Shaw commanded the all-black 54th Mass. Volunteer Infantry until his death in battle. With envelope, addressed to Professor Rogers.
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