Brisbin, James S. (James Sanks), 1837-1892 to Jane Brisbin
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC01505.06 Author/Creator: Brisbin, James S. (James Sanks), 1837-1892 Place Written: Mount Sterling, Kentucky Type: Autograph letter signed Date: September 22, 1864 Pagination: 1 p. : Height: 24.6 cm, Width: 19.9 cm Order a Copy
Brisbin informs his wife, Jane, that his regiment arrived at Mount Sterling that day, and that they leave for the battle front (possibly referring to an advance on Saltville, Virginia) under General Stephen Gano Burbridge tomorrow. Writes, "The expedition has so far been badly managed and I fear will be a failure." Relates that General McClean (possibly Nathaniel Collins McLean) fares poorly. States "If I fall in the Expedition I have some money in Lilfords Bank" located in Lexington, Kentucky.
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