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Norcott, Charles Ellison, 1846-1887. Letters, 1864. 2 items.

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Written to Ellen M. Sherman of Marietta, Illinois, these letters describe the military service of Charles E. Norcott, a musician in the 132nd Illinois Infantry, while stationed in Kentucky. On 10 June 1864, he describes the plantations and fortifications at Columbus, Kentucky, as well as guerrilla activity in the region. He writes that, "they are marching a Reg(iment) of Darkeys to sleep on (their arms)," adding, "that proves that the pickets were shot at." (Note: Norcott apparently refers to the 4th U.S. Colored Heavy Artillery.)

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United States - History - Civil War, 1861-1865 - Participation, African American