Sayles, Sumner, fl. 1862-1868 to Isora Sayles
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC03523.32.17 Author/Creator: Sayles, Sumner, fl. 1862-1868 Place Written: Vicksburg, Mississippi Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 11 July 1863 Pagination: 4 p. : envelope ; 20.2 x 25.1 cm. Order a Copy
Writes to his sister. Reports that they entered Vicksburg, Mississippi on July 4th. Describes conquering and entering Vicksburg, Mississippi as being the most glorious fourth he ever had. Reports that 30 to 40 thousand men surrendered and were taken prisoner. Remarks on the layout of Vicksburg, Mississippi and says that is made up of nothing but gulfs and levies. Comments that they are now busy fortifying and performing guard duty. Notes that they have to be on guard duty every other day and sometimes daily. Writes of a man named Burnsam being a scamp and wishes that he would have to go back to jail.
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