to Sarah Knox

Knox, Andrew, 1835-? to Sarah Knox

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GLC#
GLC03523.20.02-View header record
Type
Letters
Date
14 July 1861
Author/Creator
Knox, Andrew, 1835-?
Title
to Sarah Knox
Place Written
McDowell, Virginia
Pagination
4 p. : Height: 20 cm, Width: 24.4 cm
Primary time period
Civil War and Reconstruction, 1861-1877
Sub-Era
The American Civil War

Knox writes to his wife from Camp McDowell. Reports he's had a terrible tooth-ache and has not been able to sleep for four days. Complains of constant rain. Mentions rumors they are heading to Fairfax. States they have orders for a long march and can carry only their blankets and three days provisions. Comments there are 70,000 union troops along the York river.

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