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Clark, George W., fl. 1863-1865 to his father

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC06167.12 Author/Creator: Clark, George W., fl. 1863-1865 Place Written: Kennesaw Mountains, Georgia Type: Manuscript letter signed Date: 30 June 1864 Pagination: 2 pages Order a Copy

Gives news of General Sherman's attacks on the enemy in Georgia, refers to the accuracy of the Rebel artillery fire, and requests that his father attempt to gain for him a commission as an officer.

Clark, George W., fl. 1863-1865

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