Ransom, Thomas Edward Greenfield (1834-1864) to James Birdseye McPherson
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC00538 Author/Creator: Ransom, Thomas Edward Greenfield (1834-1864) Place Written: Vicksburg, Mississippi Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 22 May 1863 Pagination: 1 p. ; 31.6 x 20.3 cm. Order a Copy
Ransom, commander of the 2nd Brigade, 6th Division, 17th Corps, writes from "50 Rods from Enemies Works" to McPherson, commander of the 17th Corps during the Battle of Vicksburg. Writes "am holding position but suffering awfully... terrible loss- stop that gun for God sake... I cannot get the move forward until that damn gun on the left is silenced- My loss is heavy- I have done all man can do to get over the works..." Mentions that Colonels Nevins and Humphreys were killed. Written in pencil. Location inferred from content.
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