Magie, James K., fl. 1862-1863 to Mary Magie

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GLC#
GLC05241.31-View header record
Type
Letters
Date
11 April 1863
Author/Creator
Magie, James K., fl. 1862-1863
Title
to Mary Magie
Place Written
Tennessee
Pagination
4 p. :
Primary time period
Civil War and Reconstruction, 1861-1877
Sub-Era
The American Civil War

"No 8." Describes the defense of Franklin from a Confederate attack. No one in his regiment was hurt. During the battle, he sold newspapers to the reserve troops who proceeded to sit down and read while the battle raged on around them. He warns her to be careful of "greybacks" [lice] which may be on the blankets he sent home. Discusses lending money.

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