to Joseph M. Maitland

Cherry, Joseph M., 1840-1910 to Joseph M. Maitland

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GLC#
GLC03523.10.124-View header record
Type
Letters
Date
12 June 1864
Author/Creator
Cherry, Joseph M., 1840-1910
Title
to Joseph M. Maitland
Place Written
Acworth, Georgia
Pagination
4 p. : envelope Height: 24.9 cm, Width: 19.7 cm
Primary time period
Civil War and Reconstruction, 1861-1877
Sub-Era
The American Civil War

Addresses letter "Dear Cousin." Reports on the movements of his regiment, the Ohio 46th Infantry. States they have been on the move for over a month since leaving camp in Scottsboro, Alabama. Discusses the battle at Dallas, Alabama in great detail. Says they laid in their breastworks for ten days. Informs him they use the Spencer rifle with great success. Expresses relief at his duties as clerk, allowing him to stay back with the wagons to take care of books and papers. Mentions his furlough and how enjoyable it was.

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