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Title
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GLC03523.30.11: Horace Ticknor to his family, 5 November 1863.
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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 Chattanooga. Reports the rebels are on three sides of them, and the Tennessee River is at their rear. Complains of hard times, living on one quarter rations with very little clothing. Reports very little shelling from the rebels. Says he "...wants no compromise with the rebels..." Mentions he has warm blankets and a gun that never misfires. Expresses longing for a little cider and buckwheat pancakes. States he is still confident the Union will win the war. Letter is faded and smudged.
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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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5 November 1863
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Relation
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GLC03523
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Extent
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4 p ; 19.3 x 23.9 cm.
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Language
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English
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Type
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Autograph letter signed
