F.A. Belcher letter, 1863 Apr. 18.

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F.A. Belcher letter, 1863 Apr. 18.

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The letter to Belcher's mother and brother was written from Brashear City (now Morgan City), Saint Mary Parish, Louisiana. It remarks on fighting in the area, on the death of "Matthew," and on General Nathaniel P. Banks's practice of remaining with his troops during battle.

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Louisiana State University, LSU Libraries

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Banks, Nathaniel Prentice, 1816-1894

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Nathaniel Prentice (or Prentiss) Banks (January 30, 1816 – September 1, 1894) was an American politician from Massachusetts and a Union general during the Civil War. A millworker by background, Banks was prominent in local debating societies, and his oratorical skills were noted by the Democratic Party. However, his abolitionist views fitted him better for the nascent Republican Party, through which he became Speaker of the United States House of Representatives and Governor of Massachusetts ...

Belcher, F. A. (Francis A.)

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Francis A. Belcher was a soldier in the 4th Massachusetts Infantry, Company D. The regiment was organized at Camp Joe Hooker, Lakeville, Mass., and mustered in on September 12, 1862. The unit saw action at Port Hudson, La. The regiment was mustered out on August 28, 1863. From the description of Francis A. Belcher letters, 1863 Apr. 1. (Louisiana State University). WorldCat record id: 264688781 F. A. Belcher was a soldier in the 4th Massachusetts Infantry, Company D. The reg...