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Flinn, John William (fl. 1863) to his father

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC04573.02 Author/Creator: Flinn, John William (fl. 1863) Place Written: Fredricksburg, Virginia Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 11 March 1863 Pagination: 2 p. ; 23.2 x 18.2 cm. Order a Copy

Reports that his regiment is on Provost Guard. Three days worth of rations only lasts for two days, after which the soldiers must provide for themselves or do without. It is illegal to sell whiskey in town, and his regiment usually catches those who try to smuggle it in. Mentions trading papers with the Federal troops across the river.

John William Flinn was a member of the 17th Mississippi Infantry in Barksdale's (Humphrey's) Brigade, McLaw's (Kershaw's) Division.

Flinn, John William, fl. 1863-1893

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