Boughton, Sanford. Letter, 1863. 4pp.
Mss. C B
Letter, 10 Nov. 1863, in which Boughton discusses setting up winter quarters in the Cumberland Gap; describes the surroundings in detail; notes that an artist from Harper's Weekly is attached to his company; and requests that his brother send money or stamps since rations are scarce and he needs money to purchase bread.
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