Blackman, James A. (fl. 1861-1865) to his friend Bennett
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02159.06 Author/Creator: Blackman, James A. (fl. 1861-1865) Place Written: Fredericksburg, Virginia Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 2 February 1863 Pagination: 2 p. ; 25 x 20 cm. Order a Copy
Mentions General Joseph Hooker, "...we are awating for the mud to dry up and then I suspose fighting Joe Hooker will be on the move..." States, "I think it is about time for this war to play out for I think it is nothing more or less than a Political war...the sacred soil of Virginia is nothing but a grave yard..."
James A. Blackman served in the Rhode Island 7th Infantry from September 1862 to October 1863. He was transferred to the Veteran Reserve Corps, 23rd Regiment on 29 October 1863 where he served until the end of the war.
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