Document Type
Article
Publication Date
6-21-1863
Abstract
In this letter to his sister, Evans writes that Union forces are beginning their assault on a line of forts on hills. He also describes Confederate prisoners and expressing that he would trade rations for not being shot at.
A typed transcript follows the original handwritten letter in this digital file.
Recommended Citation
Evans, Thomas L., "Thomas L. Evans letter to his sister from battlefield near Vicksburg, June 21, 1863" (1863). Thomas L. Evans Civil War Correspondence. 72.
https://dc.ewu.edu/tlevans/72
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Rights
This document is likely in the public domain.
Source
Thomas L. Evans Papers (SPC-972-0007_05_09_18630621)
