Kelly, James R., fl. 1861-1862 to Mary Kelly

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GLC#
GLC04197.19-View header record
Type
Letters
Date
1862/02/19
Author/Creator
Kelly, James R., fl. 1861-1862
Title
to Mary Kelly
Place Written
Virginia
Pagination
4 p. : envelope.
Primary time period
Civil War and Reconstruction, 1861-1877
Sub-Era
The American Civil War

Mentions the capture of Forts Henry and Donnelson. He heard a rumor that Jefferson Davis was evacuating Manassas Junction. The regiment returned from its outing to attack a Confederate Camp without having fought. Instead the Union cavalry found the Rebels and successfully engaged them. However, General Lander's report makes the victory out to be his. Lonnie Cole cannot find his regiment but at least he will still be paid. The same is not true for Lonnie's servant.

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