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

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GLC#
GLC03523.31.15-View header record
Type
Letters
Date
20 June 1862
Author/Creator
Blanchard, Ira, 1835-?
Title
to Mary (Wright) Kellogg
Place Written
Jackson, Tennessee
Pagination
4 p. : Height: 19.6 cm, Width: 23.6 cm
Primary time period
Civil War and Reconstruction, 1861-1877
Sub-Era
The American Civil War

Blanchard writes to Mary Wright from Jackson, Tennessee, "...one of the most delightful cities I ever saw." Says the aristocracy of the south resides there. Mentions many slaves escaped to their lines and rewards of two-hundred dollars were being offered for their return. Informs they are called "bluebelied yankees." Upon the occupation of the city, "about 600 negroe girls elegantly dresed in their silks and satins came out to meet us each caring a rose in their black hands..." Reports going to church with "darkies" and being impressed with the sermon. Letter is faded and has an emblem.

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