Gorsuch, Joseph B., ?-1864 to Joseph Curtis
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC00653.09.09 Author/Creator: Gorsuch, Joseph B., ?-1864 Place Written: Mississippi Type: Autograph letter signed Date: May 14, 1863 Pagination: 1 p. : Height: 32 cm, Width: 19.6 cm Order a Copy
Written in the field between Vicksburg and Jackson, Mississippi. Gorsuch, Captain of the 83rd Regiment Ohio Volunteer Infantry, writes to his uncle. He wishes to describe the movement of his troops in detail, but writes that newspapers have covered their activity from Williken's Bend to Perkin's Plantation. He relates that his regiment engaged in the Battle of Port Gibson (May 1, 1863), and suffered no losses. He discusses the battle in detail, expressing pride at compliments on his bravery in battle. He describes the harsh conditions to which he has endured while marching, including lack of food and filthy clothing. A note in the margin relates that he transmits a letter (not included) written by Jefferson Davis taken from Davis's house below Vicksburg.
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