George W. Nash letter, 3 January 1911.

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George W. Nash letter, 3 January 1911.

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Sgt. Major George W. Nash, an officer in Battery "F", 1st Michigan Light Artillery Regt., writes to a former comrade who served in the 50th Ohio Infantry Regt. He relates several incidents that took place while their respective regiments campaigned together in Kentucky and Tennessee. He provides details of the Battle of Richmond, Ky., including his capture along with several fellow soldiers. He mentions the arduous march to Knoxville in the winter of 1863-1864 and the events leading up to the taking of Atlanta, including his claim to have fired the first shot into Atlanta. Nash also provides a brief personal family history.

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