Title

Richard C. Bridges to his sister, 22 February 1862

Author

Richard C. Bridges

Files

Identifier

bridges_8

Publication Date

2-22-1862

Custom Date

22 February 1862

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Description

Letter from Richard C. Bridges to his sister answering her reproach for not having received his letters; notes a dearth of provisions; refers to fights in the West; describes preparations for a battle on the Potomac and the sinking of a schooner; condemns single men who fail to enlist.

Subject Headings (Library of Congress)

Confederate States of America. Army. Mississippi Infantry Regiment, 11th. Company A; Confederate States of America -- Archival resources; Confederate States of America. Army -- Military life

Relational Format

Archival Material

Original Format

correspondence

City

Dumfries (Va.)

Finding Aid

Finding Aid for the Richard C. Bridges Collection

Original Collection

Richard C. Bridges 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.