Taylor, Richard, 1826-1879 to John G. Walker

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GLC#
GLC00444
Type
Letters
Date
January 22, 1864
Author/Creator
Taylor, Richard, 1826-1879
Title
to John G. Walker
Place Written
Alexandria, Louisiana
Pagination
7 p. : Height: 25.5 cm, Width: 20 cm
Language
English
Primary time period
Civil War and Reconstruction, 1861-1877
Sub-Era
The American Civil War

The letter discusses the stay of execution of a soldier. Writes that he has applied to Confederate General Kirby Smith to send an engineer to assist with building defensive works on the rivers. Mentions the affair of Brigadier General Jean J. A. A. Mouton. Comments on rations and the hunger of the soldiers. Speaks of preparing troops for the Red River campaign and comments on a group of young Texas soldiers who had fallen into disfavor.

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