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Bunnell, Jonathan (fl. 1862-1864) to Sister

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC05195.156 Author/Creator: Bunnell, Jonathan (fl. 1862-1864) Place Written: s.l. Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 18 March 1864 Pagination: 4 p. Order a Copy

One letter addressed to Hattie Bunnell from Jonathan Bunnell dated Camp of the 121st, March 18, 1864. Mentions of white soldiers leaving their current company to join African American regiments in command positions.

Bunnell, Jonathan, fl. 1862-1864
Bunnell, Hattie, fl. 1862-1864

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