William H. Scofield letters, 1865.

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Scofield, William S. William H. Scofield letters, 1865.

William H. Scofield letters, 1865.

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This collection consists of photocopies of four letters from William H. Scofield to his father and sister. All of the letters, written from Savannah, 1865, concern Scofield's role in the march from Atlanta to Savannah. In the first letter, Scofield describes his march from Atlanta to Savannah and remarks on the kindness of the residents of Savannah. In the second letter, he states that he does not want to leave Savannah, a beautiful city, but that he has been ordered into South Carolina; he also notes that the weather is more like a northern spring that winter (the letter was written in January). Scofield writes to his father "Camp in the pines, three miles from Sister's Ferry, Savannah River, Georgia," in the third letter, explaining that he thinks his troops should have been permitted to remain and guard Savannah since they captured the city. He warns the people of South Carolina to beware of the invading "Yankees" (to whom he belongs). The fourth letter reveals that all the troops are elated over the recent peace terms and everyone is anxious to return home.

1 folder (.05 cubic feet)

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