Poem - "Break the News Gently"

A newspaper clipping of a poem (circa 1864) written on the death of John Ollendorph at Cold Harbor, Virginia, in May 1864. The source is unknown.

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In Collections: George L. LaForest Collection (c.00661)

Copyright Status: No Copyright

Date Created: 1860/1869

Subjects: American Civil War (United States : 1861-1865)More info
Battle of Cold Harbor (Virginia : 1864)More info
Overland Campaign (Virginia : 1864)More info
Death--Social aspectsMore info
Battle casualtiesMore info

Material Type: Poems
Newspaper clippings

Language: English

Extent: 1 page

Holding Institution: Michigan State University. Archives and Historical Collections

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