Smith, David V.M., 1823-1863 to Elizabeth Smith and family
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC04189.43 Author/Creator: Smith, David V.M., 1823-1863 Place Written: Falmouth, Virginia Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 1863/5/18 Pagination: 4 p. : + : envelope. Order a Copy
The regiment has moved near General French's headquarters. They earned the nickname the "bloody 12th." General French sent orders to retreat three times before the regiment finally obeyed. Discusses comrades wounded in the battle.
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