Blanchard, Ira, 1835-? to Mary (Wright) Kellogg

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GLC#
GLC03523.31.06-View header record
Type
Letters
Date
5 July 1861
Author/Creator
Blanchard, Ira, 1835-?
Title
to Mary (Wright) Kellogg
Place Written
Alton, Illinois
Pagination
4 p. : Height: 19.6 cm, Width: 26.2 cm
Primary time period
Civil War and Reconstruction, 1861-1877
Sub-Era
The American Civil War

Blanchard writes to Mary Wright from Camp Pope. Discusses in great detail the Fourth of July celebration in the camp. "The entire Brigade took a solom oath never to return to there homes until the last vestage of rebelion is wiped out." Describes a party at a female college in Monticello, "...where the ladies had prepared an excellent picnic for us." Comments on her upcoming marriage and his desire to attend the wedding. Writes about his duties as sergeant. Says they have just received marching orders to an unknown destination. Letter has a Union emblem.

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