Buckner, Simon Bolivar (1823-1914) to Mary K. Buckner
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC00992 Author/Creator: Buckner, Simon Bolivar (1823-1914) Place Written: Paducah, Kentucky Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 21 February 1862 Pagination: 2 p. ; 20 x 13 cm. Order a Copy
Confederate general Buckner writes to his wife, states that he is on his way to Indianapolis, where he was interred at Camp Morton after surrendering Fort Donelson to Union General Ulysses S. Grant. States that his staff is with him. With an autograph note signed on verso by Buckner to Grant, asking that it go to his wife. Sent care of Confederate General Albert Sidney Johnston.
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Paducah, Ky
Febry 21. 1862
My dear Mary:
My destination is Indianapolis, where I suppose I will be domiciled. On my arrival I will communicate further with you. My staff all go with me. Kiss my little darling for me, & believe me always Yours most devotedly
Simon-
To
Mrs Mary K. Buckner
Care of Gn A.S. Johnston
C.S. Army
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Will Gen Grant please transmit this letter to my wife
Respectfully,
S.B. Buckner
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