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Letter from Frink at Vicksburg, Miss., to his wife Emily, 1864 January 19

 File — Folder: 1, item: 15

Describes his trip from Columbus to VIcksburg, including all of the destruction of land and buildings in the area. Says Vicksburg is a large city, with more natural advantages for fortifying than any other place in America. Also notes that black soldiers have been performing most of the guard duty in town.

Dates

  • 1864 January 19

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Extent

From the Collection: 0.1 Linear Feet

Repository Details

Part of the Betsey B. Creekmore Special Collections and University Archives, The University of Tennessee, Knoxville Repository

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