Holly, William H., ?-1864 to Mary Ann Davis

GLC02165.04

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GLC#
GLC02165.04-View header record
Type
Letters
Date
27 May 1862
Author/Creator
Holly, William H., ?-1864
Title
to Mary Ann Davis
Place Written
New Orleans, Louisiana
Pagination
4 p. : Height: 20.1 cm, Width: 13 cm
Primary time period
Civil War and Reconstruction, 1861-1877
Sub-Era
The American Civil War

Written at Camp Parapet to a friend. Describes his time in New Orleans in the beginning of May, including the abuse from the natives, such as threats of the Yellow Jack. Also describes in good detail his regiment's role in the taking of New Orleans upon his arrival on May 1st and their discovery of ammunition, cannon, and even money buried by the Rebels in their retreat.

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