Letter books, 1861.

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Letter books, 1861.

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Letter books containing letters of Smart copied into the volumes by his sister. Topics include a description of Washington, D.C., the repulse of the 1st Massachusetts at Blackburn's Ford prior to the first battle of Manassas (Bull Run), camp life, drilling, picket duty, clothing, and food, with occasional references to slavery and Abraham Lincoln.

3 v.

Duke University Libraries, Duke University Library; Perkins Library

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SNAC Resource ID: 6997766

Duke University Libraries, Duke University Library; Perkins Library

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