Manuscript Database
Creator/Title
Bullitt, Thomas W., 1838-1910. Manuscripts, 1906-1907. 2 vols.
Call No.
Mss. A B937e 2
Content
This collection includes a typed draft and bound copy of Thomas W. Bullitt's 1907 "Some Recollections of the War, 1861-1865." He describes the political climate in Kentucky in 1861 as well as divided loyalties in the state. A Lt. in Co. C of the 2nd Ky. Cav., Bullitt recounts his service under Gen. John H. Morgan until his capture in 1863.He also describes his unit's role in several military operations in Kentucky including, Morgan's First Kentucky Raid, the Perryville Campaign, Morgan's 1862 Christmas raid and the great Ohio Raid of 1863.