Document Type
Article
Publication Date
1-12-1863
Abstract
In this letter to his family, Evans writes about an attack on a Confederate fort located on the Arkansas River. He notes that gunship fire proceeded artillery fire, which proceeded the advance of troops and eventual taking of the fort. He writes that nine from the regiment died in the attack, but that illness seems to be taking a greater toll on the unit.
A typed transcript follows the original handwritten letter in this digital file.
Recommended Citation
Evans, Thomas L., "Thomas L. Evans letter to his parents, brother, and sister from on board the Hiawatha, January 12, 1863" (1863). Thomas L. Evans Civil War Correspondence. 37.
https://dc.ewu.edu/tlevans/37
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Rights
This document is likely in the public domain.
Source
Thomas L. Evans Papers (SPC-972-0007_03_09_18630112)
