Harrison Outwater Letter

In this letter written to his uncle, Outwater discusses the desperate condition of Confederate deserters arriving at his camp in Bridgeport, Alabama in 1863, and the high rate of reenlistment among the Union soldiers at that time.

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In Collections: Harrison Outwater Papers (c.00141)

Copyright Status: No Copyright

Date Created: 1863-12-28

Authors: Outwater, Harrison

Subjects: American Civil War (United States : 1861-1865)
Desertion, Military
United States. Army. New York Light Artillery Regiment, 1st (1861-1865)
Recruiting and enlistment

Material Type: Correspondence

Language: English

Extent: 4 pages

Holding Institution: Michigan State University. Archives and Historical Collections

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Harrison Outwater Letter

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