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- GLC#
- GLC03523.31.15-View header record
- Type
- Letters
- Date
- 20 June 1862
- Author/Creator
- Blanchard, Ira, 1835-?
- Title
- to Mary (Wright) Kellogg
- Place Written
- Jackson, Tennessee
- Pagination
- 4 p. : Height: 19.6 cm, Width: 23.6 cm
- Primary time period
- Civil War and Reconstruction, 1861-1877
- Sub-Era
- The American Civil War
Blanchard writes to Mary Wright from Jackson, Tennessee, "...one of the most delightful cities I ever saw." Says the aristocracy of the south resides there. Mentions many slaves escaped to their lines and rewards of two-hundred dollars were being offered for their return. Informs they are called "bluebelied yankees." Upon the occupation of the city, "about 600 negroe girls elegantly dresed in their silks and satins came out to meet us each caring a rose in their black hands..." Reports going to church with "darkies" and being impressed with the sermon. Letter is faded and has an emblem.
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