Pratt, Emery, fl. 1860 to Frank
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC06728.080 Author/Creator: Pratt, Emery, fl. 1860 Place Written: Rodgersville, Alabama Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 29 December 1864 Pagination: 7 p : envelope Height: 12.5 cm, Width: 20.5 cm Order a Copy
Describes a series of events including a skirmish with General Hood's forces and the battles of Franklin and Nashville. Writes that some men from the company were lost and some "pretty badly demoralized". Also writes that the soldiers are living on half rations, which is tough, but he can endure it as he has two more years of service. Written near Rodgersville, Alabama.
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