Basnight, B. S., fl. 1864 to George Wortham

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GLC#
GLC03066
Type
Letters
Date
1 June 1864
Author/Creator
Basnight, B. S., fl. 1864
Title
to George Wortham
Place Written
Gum Neck, North Carolina
Pagination
4 p. : envelope Height: 16.5 cm, Width: 10.5 cm
Primary time period
Civil War and Reconstruction, 1861-1877
Sub-Era
The American Civil War

Gives the names of six individuals they believe to be spies for the Union. Lists the reasons he believes these men are spies, and what they have done against the Confederate government. The letter is addressed to "Colonel Pit" but the envelope is addressed to George Wortham. Signed three times by B. S. Basnight, also signed by William Basnight and Charles McClees.

Excerpt: "…we are perfectly satisfied that the within named parties have frequently reported to the Yankeys newes to the detriment of the C. Government…."

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