Kelly, James R., fl. 1861-1862 to Mary Kelly

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GLC04197.12
GLC#
GLC04197.12-View header record
Type
Letters
Date
1862/01/18
Author/Creator
Kelly, James R., fl. 1861-1862
Title
to Mary Kelly
Place Written
Maryland
Pagination
4 p. : envelope.
Primary time period
Civil War and Reconstruction, 1861-1877
Sub-Era
The American Civil War

He describes the bridge as a "double high bridge that extends across the Canal, and the North Branch of the Potomac River . . . ." Discusses the change in field commanders that will occur if General Reynold's resignation is accepted. General Jackson is camped 28 miles away in Winchester. He hopes to be promoted to major so he can afford to bring his wife and daughter to stay in Cumberland.

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