David Bagley Letter : March 4-6, 1865

A. Ferguson is a Confederate soldier writing to his family to warn them about General William Tecumseh Sherman's march, because he is unsure of how the soldiers will treat the local women. He discusses how Confederate soldiers are deserting the army by taking leaves and simply not returning. Ferguson concludes by stating he longs for home-cooked eggs.

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In Collections: Bagley Family Papers (c.00018)

Copyright Status: No Copyright

Date: 1865-03-04

Authors: Ferguson, A. (Confederate soldier)

Subjects: American Civil War (United States : 1861-1865)
Desertion, Military
Destruction and pillage
Armed Forces--Leaves and furloughs
United States
Sherman, William T. (William Tecumseh), 1820-1891
Food--Social aspects
Women--Social conditions

Material Type: Correspondence

Language: English

Extent: 3 pages

Holding Institution: Michigan State University. Archives and Historical Collections

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