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Creator/Title
Newell, Adrastus, 1831-1912. Letter, 26-27 December 1864. 8 pages.
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Content
A letter written during the Civil War by Adrastus Newell, a Sgt. in Company A of the 1st Wisconsin Cavalry. Newell writes to his wife Mary from Mumfordsville [Munfordville], Kentucky on 26-27 December 1864. Newell reports steady campaigning in pursuit of Confederate Gen. Hylan Lyon; a short battle near Hopkinsville, Kentucky; his anger towards Confederates recently captured; and demanding provisions from local farmers. He also writes at length about harsh camp conditions and his fatigue.