Thomas J. Davis Letter : July 11, 1863

In this letter, Thomas writes that his army guarded some prisoners towards Jackson and will likely pass the remaining prisoners tomorrow. Davis describes Vicksburg, MS as badly torn to pieces, soldiers and citizens had to live in holes in the ground for protection from artillery and rifle fire. Thomas discusses events surrounding the death of James Ditto.

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In Collections: Davis Family Papers (c.00050)

Copyright Status: No Copyright

Date: 1863-07-11

Authors: Davis, Thomas J., -1915

Subjects: American Civil War (United States : 1861-1865)
Prisoners of war
Death--Social aspects
Mississippi--Vicksburg

Material Type: Correspondence

Language: English

Extent: 2 pages

Holding Institution: Michigan State University. Archives and Historical Collections

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