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Bogert, John A., fl. 1863-1865 to Jacob C. and Mrs. Bogert

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC06298.04 Author/Creator: Bogert, John A., fl. 1863-1865 Place Written: Morris Island, South Carolina Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 8 July 1864 Pagination: 4 p. : envelope Height: 24.5 cm, Width: 19.3 cm Order a Copy

Bogert replies to several letters he recently received from his parents. Mentions family members and acquaintances, including the death of Uncle Peter. States that he has confidence in General Ulysses S. Grant's siege of Richmond, Virginia. Expresses disappointment in missing a family picnic, and discusses the availability of fresh vegetables at his station. Refers to the delivery of his letter to his parents by Chaplain Willis. Mentions the activities of Generals Foster (possibly John Gray Foster), Alexander Schimmelfinnig, and Hatch (possibly John Porter Hatch). Relates details of his regiments' expedition with the 52nd Pennsylvania Regiment to take Forts Simpkins and Johnson on James Island. Expresses pride regarding his regiments' actions and criticizes the 52nd, stating "the 52nd Penn are all composed mostly of conscripts and some of them actually refused to land and threatened to shoot the coxswain If he landed them." States that though they were ordered to land on James Island first, the 52nd Regiment purposefully lagged behind. Requests that his parents send postage stamps. Envelope includes a three cent stamp.

Bogert, Jacob C., fl. 1863
Bogert, Jacob C., Mrs., fl. 1863
Bogert, John A., fl. 1863-1865
Foster, John Gray, 1823-1874
Grant, Ulysses S. (Ulysses Simpson), 1822-1885
Hatch, John Porter, 1822-1901
Schimmelfennig, Alexander, 1824-1865
Willis, Chaplain, fl. 1863-1864

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