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Title
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GLC03523.30.03: Horace Ticknor to his family, 20 May 1862.
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Subject
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Civil War and Reconstruction, 1861-1877
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Description
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Ticknor writes to his family from camp in Farmington, three miles outside Corinth, Mississippi. Reports his line extends fifteen to twenty-five miles. States he is in Union General John Pope's division expecting a battle any moment, "... if we whip them here i shall think seshion gone." Says they have several pieces of artillery in front of their company. Promises "Will do all i can to whip the trators."
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Creator
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Ticknor, Horace (1836-1864)
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Source
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The Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History (Collection)
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Date
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20 May 1862
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Relation
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GLC03523
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Extent
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3 p. ; 19.6 x 25.2 cm.
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Language
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English
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Type
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Autograph letter signed
