Ticknor, Horace (1836-1864) to his family
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC03523.30.11 Author/Creator: Ticknor, Horace (1836-1864) Place Written: Chattanooga, Tennessee Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 5 November 1863 Pagination: 4 p ; 19.3 x 23.9 cm. Order a Copy
Ticknor writes to his family from Chattanooga. Reports the rebels are on three sides of them, and the Tennessee River is at their rear. Complains of hard times, living on one quarter rations with very little clothing. Reports very little shelling from the rebels. Says he "...wants no compromise with the rebels..." Mentions he has warm blankets and a gun that never misfires. Expresses longing for a little cider and buckwheat pancakes. States he is still confident the Union will win the war. Letter is faded and smudged.
Ticknor enlisted 20 August 1861 in Illinois as a Corporal. He mustered into "K" Co., IL. 27th Infantry.
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