Parrott, Henry C., fl. 1861-1877 to sister
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC03858.02.18 Author/Creator: Parrott, Henry C., fl. 1861-1877 Place Written: Blue Springs, Tennessee Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 3 March 1864 Pagination: 3 p. : Height: 20.3 cm, Width: 25 cm Order a Copy
His regiment fought the Confederates on 25 February, driving them about two miles but then left to return to camp. He confides that "I never enjoyed anything more in my life than shooting at them on this occasion" and reports that "General Johnstons's whole army is in Dolton." He describes the casualties in his company.
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