Meane, John, fl. 1861 to Julia S. Moulton

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GLC#
GLC00233
Type
Letters
Date
October 28, 1861
Author/Creator
Meane, John, fl. 1861
Title
to Julia S. Moulton
Place Written
Muddy Branch, Maryland
Pagination
4 p. : envelope Height: 21 cm, Width: 13 cm
Language
English
Primary time period
Civil War and Reconstruction, 1861-1877
Sub-Era
The American Civil War

Discusses the aftermath of the Battle of Ball's Bluff, which occurred on October 21, 1861. Written on Connecticut multi-color magnus letterhead with matching patriotic envelope. Mentions seeing McClellan, who was using their movements as a possible ruse to lure the enemy from Manassas. Discusses ambulances and wounded men. Also mentions the death of Colonel and United States Senator Edward D. Baker, "You have heard of the death of Col. Baker of the California Reg."

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