Civil War Letter: Parker, Benjamin from Franklin, Louisiana Letter to sister Louisa, 1864
Entry/Object ID
AM1993.37.33
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Civil War Letter: Parker, Benjamin from Franklin, Louisiana Letter to sister Louisa, 1864 .The weather was nice, The trees were green all year round. A thick green moss grows on all the trees. It covers all the branches. It is used to fill mattresses.
The cavalry bought in 12 rebs and 300 head of cattle. They have a large number of dogs and one kitten. They taught the goat to run and butt any strangers, dogs or Negroes that came around. Dated February 5, 1864.
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Nomenclature 4.0
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Letter
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Correspondence
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Category 08: Communication Objects
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Civil War living conditions in Louisiana, 1864, Union Calvary, Franklin, Louisiana