Park, William E. (fl. 1855-1865) To Mr. Newton
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC01545.05 Author/Creator: Park, William E. (fl. 1855-1865) Place Written: Fort Spanish, Alabama Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 21 April 1865 Pagination: 3 p. ; 25 x 20 cm. Order a Copy
Writes to his cousin about the Union soldiers' reaction to the assassination of Lincoln. States that "the boys are in for exterminating the Rebels altogether". He also writes that there are many men who would re-enlist now that would not have done so a week ago. Expresses his hope that President Andrew Johnson is capable of conducting public affairs and doesn't show any mercy to the traitors. Also appends a short note to his cousin Mollie stating that since the death of Lincoln, he feels like re-enlisting and "help exterminate those accursed Rebels".
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