Correspondence
Identifier
Gage_b1f37
Publication Date
7-16-1862
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Description
Jeremiah discussing his wounds at a recent battle as well as the welfare of fellow soldiers, including the death of Sucius Gage. Hopes to have a furlough to visit Mississippi but mentions a halt on furloughs. Discusses troop locations and his belief that fighting will stop for a time as recent losses on both sides have been high.
Subject Headings (Library of Congress)
Soldiers -- Wounds and injuries; Confederate States of America. Army -- Leaves and furloughs; Rumor -- United States -- History -- Civil War, 1861-1865; Confederate States of America. Army. Mississippi Infantry Regiment, 11th. Company A; United States -- History -- Civil War, 1861-1865; Gage family -- Correspondence
Relational Format
Archival Material
Original Format
correspondence
City
Richmond (Va.)
Finding Aid
Original Collection
Gage Family Collection, Archives and Special Collections, University of Mississippi Libraries
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Comments
Also included in the Civil War in the American South collection.