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Herbert family. Papers, 1861-1864. 30 items.
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Sgt. Edward J. Herbert, 68th Indiana Infantry Regt., briefly mentions that two friends were killed by forces from Gen. Buckner's cavarly while stationed near Nolin, Ky. (23 Oct. 1861) and tells of the capture of Bowling Green, Ky. (8 March 1862). In September 1862 he describes a march of 500 miles from Alabama to Louisville, Ky., in pursuit of Gen. Braggs' army. They have been sent there to prevent the enemy from attacking the city. Women and children have been evacuated to southern Indiana with all the valuables that could be moved (24 September).