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House, Leroy D., 1834-1908. Letter, 18 August 1864.4 pp.
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Mss. C H
Content
In a letter dated August 18, 1864 at Maysville, Ky., Captain Leroy D. House of Co. I of the 108th U.S. Colored Infantry informs Enos Byron Ives (1827-1881) of Bristol, CT that his company and three others of the regiment guard the town. He adds that all the roads to the town are guarded stating that there was an alarm a week ago last Sunday. Upon a report that the enemy was advancing he notes that he took his company to a strong position a mile from town. The following morning, he continues, they learned that the "cut throats had appeared within five miles and learning that the cowardly negro soldiers were ready to receive them they had turned back and gone to a more healthier clime."