Authors

Thomas L. Evans

Document Type

Article

Publication Date

4-22-1863

Abstract

In this letter to his sister, Evans writes about the chaos of war he has witnessed to date. He expresses concern for his grandmother's health. He describes the assault of Vicksburg by water, including the use of hay bales to protect gun boats and the destruction of the Confederate boat Henry Clay.

A typed transcript follows the original handwritten letter in this digital file.

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Rights

This document is likely in the public domain.

Source

Thomas L. Evans Papers (SPC-972-0007_04_15_18630422)

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