Civil War Letter: Parker, Benjamin regarding going to Texas to Sister Louisa Civil War, 1863
Entry/Object ID
AM1993.37.26AB
Scope and Content
Parker, Benjamin Letter To Sister Louisa Civil War, 1863. He is 200 miles from New Orleans and on his way to Texas. The rebs tried to cut their supply train.
They are out of coffee and bread. They get fresh beef and pork enough as they kill it themselves.
The deserters from the rebs say they are well fortified 10 miles from where he is. They have to travel 200 miles more to get to Sabina Pass or Galveston. Then they come to the main body of the rebels.
He has not received any money from his regiment since January. They owe him for 9 months. Dated October 13, 1863.
B is the enveloped addressed to Louisa Parker No.42 Springfield Street Boston Mass. Dated October 21, 1863?.
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Letter
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Correspondence
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Category 08: Communication Objects
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Civil War Deserters, Oppolouses, Louisiana, New Orleans, Galveston, Texas, Sabina Pass