Jenks, Ethan A., fl. 1825-1901 to Sanondess Jenks
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02750.006 Author/Creator: Jenks, Ethan A., fl. 1825-1901 Place Written: Fredericksburg, Virginia Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 18 December 1862 Pagination: 2 p. : Height: 31.4 cm, Width: 20.2 cm Order a Copy
Writing to his wife, Jenks describes a previously battle, stating "O my God I never want to witness another day like that yet I come out unharmed … for from seven to eight hours our regiment was exposed to a perfect storm of iron hale."
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