Knox, Andrew, 1835-? to Sarah Knox

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GLC#
GLC03523.20.07-View header record
Type
Letters
Date
6 January 1863
Author/Creator
Knox, Andrew, 1835-?
Title
to Sarah Knox
Place Written
Arlington, Virginia
Pagination
4 p. : Height: 20.2 cm, Width: 25.1 cm
Primary time period
Civil War and Reconstruction, 1861-1877
Sub-Era
The American Civil War

Knox writes to his wife from Fort Scott in Virginia. Expresses deep love for her constant support. Mentions the capture of Vicksburg, Mississippi. Anticipates a battle under the leadership Union General Ambrose E. Burnside. Comments that Union General William F. Barry cannot spare them from Washington D.C. Remarks the picture she sent of herself looks so sober, he hardly recognized her. Complains he hasn't been paid in almost seven months. Letter is dated 1862 in error.

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