Letter from an unidentified Union sailor, 1864 Oct 8
File — Box: 23, Folder: 9
Identifier: MSC-364- File MSI 421
Scope and Contents
Holograph letter of Union Sailor George ______ to his wife and children from USS Circassian, Hampton Roads, VA, telling them of a trip to the James River, waiting for a flag of truce ship, taking Confederates aboard, and river traffic on the way to join General U. S. Grant. He hopes to return home soon.
Dates
- Creation: 1864 Oct 8
Creator
- From the Collection: Naval War College (U.S.). Naval Historical Collection (Organization)
Conditions Governing Access
Access is open to all researchers, unless otherwise specified.
Extent
1 folder
Language of Materials
From the Collection: English
Repository Details
Part of the Naval War College Archives Repository