Gibbs, Alfred, 1823-1868 to F. S. Cozzens
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC05033 Author/Creator: Gibbs, Alfred, 1823-1868 Place Written: Virginia Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 1 March 1864 Pagination: 2 p. ; 20.8 x 27.2 cm. Order a Copy
Written from camp near Culpeper. Missed Cozzens on a recent trip to Washington, D.C. On the train to Washington, sat beside a Presbyterian parson. Told the parson he was a brevet Bishop in the Army of the Potomac. Notes that the parson was respectful in consequence, but drank a large amount from Gibbs's canteen. Writes, "I can't be funny under any circumstances... They have just sent the best part of my brigade, and left me here to watch the [river?]." Requests tacks. Wishes he had "redeye" instead of "'certain death' suttler whiskey."
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