Letter, 1863 July 14.

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Letter, 1863 July 14.

One letter written by U.S. Brigadier General Boyle to his wife while he was in camp outside Jackson, Mississippi. The shelling of Jackson, the discovery of Jefferson Davis' papers, and events connected with the 3rd Texas Cavalry are detailed.

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Ewing, Hugh, 1826-1905

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Born in Lancaster, Ohio; attended West Point; practiced law; served with 30th Ohio Volunteers and commanded IX and XV Corp, the latter at Vicksburg; minister to Holland 1866-1870. From the description of Letter, 1863 July 14. (University of Southern Mississippi, Regional Campus). WorldCat record id: 16469747 ...

Davis, Jefferson, 1808-1889

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Mary Ann Lamar Cobb (1818-1889), wife of Gen. Howell Cobb (1815-1868). From the description of Letter to Mary Ann Lamar Cobb, 1888 Oct. 2. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 38476494 Jefferson Davis (1808-1889) was born in Kentucky. He attended Transylvania University for a short time before enrolling at West Point in 1824, at the age of 16. He graduated in 1828 and immediately joined the First Infantry. His regiment was engaged in the Blackhawk War of 1831. In 1833, he became a...

Confederate States of America. Army. Texas Cavalry, 3rd.

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