Box 1
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Contains 1 Result:
Letter from Emmanuel Cave, 1862 June 19
File — Box: 1, Folder: 1
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From the Collection:
Emanuel writes of the march that his regiment, the 69th Ohio Infantry, just completed along with the 74th Ohio, 3rd Minnesota and 11th Michigan Regiments: about 400 cavalry. And two batteries of Artillery, all under the command of Brig-Gen Dumont. The expedition was hurried into an eight-day march with only five days of rations. Missing his dear wife, Emanuel hopes that she will write to him soon. Sometimes he feels despondent and tries to keep a brave heart, however, and look forward to the...
Dates:
1862 June 19