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Creator/Title
Willie. Letters, 19 Dec. [1861], 27 Jan. 1862. 2 ALsS, 2pp., 4pp.
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Mss. C W
Content
Confederate soldier Willie writes his sister from Bowling Green describing a skirmish, casualties and prisoners on both sides. He comments on Gen. Zollicoffer's defeat and death (near Mill Springs, Ky.) and hopes the battle "teaches both sides a valuable lesson." He mentions the size of the army at Bowling Green and doubts there will be a battle "before spring, if then. I think the enemy is going round this place."