Francis A. Belcher letters, 1863 Apr. 1.

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Francis A. Belcher letters, 1863 Apr. 1.

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Letters from Francis A. Belcher to his family. Belcher mentions Port Hudson and the explosion of the man of war "Mississippi." Letters include general descriptions of marching and life in camp. Complete letter is dated March 32, 1863; partial letter is undated.

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Louisiana State University, LSU Libraries

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SNAC Resource ID: 7162757

Louisiana State University, LSU Libraries

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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...