Flinn, John William, fl. 1863-1893 to his father
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC04573.02 Author/Creator: Flinn, John William, fl. 1863-1893 Place Written: Fredricksburg, Virginia Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 11 March 1863 Pagination: 2 p. ; 23.2 x 18.2 cm. Order a Copy
Reports that his regiment is on Provost Guard. Three days worth of rations only lasts for two days, after which the soldiers must provide for themselves or do without. It is illegal to sell whiskey in town, and his regiment usually catches those who try to smuggle it in. Mentions trading papers with the Federal troops across the river.
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