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Pettis, Aetna B., 1833-1864. 7 Letters, 1860-1864. 33 cu. ft.
Call No.
Mss. A P477 14
Content
Pvt. Pettis, 23rd Michigan Infantry Regt., writes to his wife while stationed in Louisville, Frankfort, and south central KY in 1862/63. In Sept. 1862, he writes of the partial evacuation of Louisville. Mentions the death of Gen. William Nelson on Sept. 29, 1862 and escorting rebel prisoners from Battle of Murfreesboro (Jan. 17, 1863). Describes the appearance of war-torn Albany, Ky., the pursuit of Morgan's forces by a portion of his regiment in July, 1863 and defeat of Morgan at Green River, Ky. (Aug. 27, 1863). Describes military hospitals in Kentucky (Nov. 8, 1862 and April 25, 1863).