Battle of Bull Run Eye Witness Letter Summary
An eye witness, Captain in the regular army, recalls the Bull Run fight near Manassas on July 21, describing Gruffins battery, the 14th and 69th regiments, and the fierce charge by South Carolinians. He notes heavy losses, the retreat ordered by officials, and criticizes volunteer officers while praising Regulars and Maine soldiers who urged leadership.
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Attle of
Barron
Ani
Joan Frovirmainam
Gol Bunter
Bull Nun
Manassas
Griffin
Rhode Island
Davis
Sykes
N. 69Th
69Th
Palmettos
Maine
Ron
Message From a Soldier Brother During War Time
A letter recounts family ties to Revolutionary soldiers and mentions involvement in the War of 1812. The writer notes a grandfather who served as a Major General in the New York State Militia, expresses hope that the mantle falls on a worthy successor, and urges those at home to pray as brothers serve abroad.
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N. S
Eilsworth
Prairie du Chien News Report From Galesville Visit
Oct 19 entry describes Prairie du Chien as somber with few improvements, emigrants arriving, and political tensions over a county seat move. Court news include a gambling house conviction, theft conviction, and a divorce, with several lawyers moving away. Union candidates favored. War dominates public attention. Letters praise Galesville hospitality and the prospective university opening under Prof. Farber.
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Burron Transcriift
Dean
North West Wisconsin
Galesville
Galesville University
Gale
J.baldwin
Ohio
Bena
North West
Tech
Maz
Farber
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Dopax
Pra Po Caren
Friesp Lucs
Madison
Mississippi R. R
Aeat
Seneca
Kane
Upper Town
Ed. Petton
Mordell House
Bullock
St. Louis
Secession
D. H. Johnson
Hutchinson
Merrill
Janesville
Senate
Hunt
McGregor
Johnston
Kentucky
Judge Knowlton
Middletown
O. B. Thomas Dist. Atty
Messrs
John Williams
Lavceny
Myron Knowlton
California
Prairie du Chien
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Geo. B. Smith
Hid. Lawry
Lancaster
Mr. French
Mil
Waukee
T. C. Ankney
MM. Butts
Viroqua
QO. B. Thomas
Crawford
Mr. Butts
Bad Ax
Muquanago
Elk Horn
Galeaville
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Prescott, Wis
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