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Creator/Title

Skinner, Louis J., ca. 1839-1862. Letter, 27 March 1862. 8 pp.

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Mss. C S

Content

Skinner, a private in Company A, 70th Ohio Infantry Regt., writes to a friend from Pittsburgh Landing, TN. He mentions moving from Paducah, KY, down the Tennessee River and describes recent foraging expeditions. He briefly mentions daily rations and living conditions in the army. It is rumored that the Rebels are to make a stand near here soon. Includes a patriotic satirical poem of 13 verses.

Subject Heading

United States - History - Civil War, 1861-1865