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14 August 1863
Hyde, Alvern P., fl. 1863
to Mary Moore Kelly
He will send the bond coupons and will take a receipt for them.
GLC04195.13
5 July 1863
Moore, John, 1826-1907
They took possession of Vicksburg the previous day. All 27,000 prisoners will be paraded then released to spare expense. States that they took possession of "228 pieces of artillery between 30 and 40000 small arms and 27000 prisoners, including 16...
GLC04195.14
12 July 1863
He describes working with 30,000 prisoners to process their paroles. He praises General Meade particularly for the defeat of Lee, stating "I consider Meade one of the best soldiers in the Army of the Potomac." Also observes that despite "That...
GLC04195.15
15 July 1863
He has been unwell and deems Vicksburg an unhealthy country: "It never was designed for Christians to live in." He praises Gen. Meade, and refers to some dear friends who fell at Gettysburg, including Gen. Stephen Hinsdale Weed and the injured Brig...
GLC04195.16
26 July 1863
Mentions John Hunt Morgan's raids and Gen. Lewis Wallace's attempt to capture Morgan. (Morgan and his men surrendered in Ohio on this same day.)He praises Meade: "his army is an honor to the country, to do such terrible fighting after so many...
GLC04195.17
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