Hollingsworth, William T., fl. 1861-1862 to James H. Hollingsworth

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GLC#
GLC00653.20.06-View header record
Type
Letters
Date
May 7, 1862
Author/Creator
Hollingsworth, William T., fl. 1861-1862
Title
to James H. Hollingsworth
Place Written
Portsmouth, Virginia
Pagination
2 p. : envelope Height: 24.9 cm, Width: 19.7 cm
Language
English
Primary time period
Civil War and Reconstruction, 1861-1877
Sub-Era
The American Civil War

William T. Hollingsworth writes to his brother. He reports the city is being quickly evacuated and that they may leave the city as early as tomorrow. He also mentions the fall of New Orleans and its consequences on the Confederate Army and its future strategic planning. Envelope includes a green five cent postage stamp. Draft transcript is available

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