Thomas J. Davis Letter : May 26, 1863
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In this letter to his wife, Thomas writes about the details of the campaign since crossing over in Mississippi. Davis describes skirmishes with the enemy and a bayonet charge on the rebel batteries and infantry. Thomas shares details on the men killed, wounded, and taken prisoner.
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Davis Family Papers (c.00050)
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- No Copyright
- Date
- 1863-05-26
- Authors
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Davis, Thomas J., -1915
- Subjects
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Battle casualties
War wounds
American Civil War (United States : 1861-1865)
Military camps
Prisoners of war
Mississippi--Vicksburg
- Material Type
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Correspondence
- Language
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English
- Extent
- 8 pages
- Holding Institution
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Michigan State University. Archives and Historical Collections
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