Horace P. Milton letters, 1863.

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Horace P. Milton letters, 1863.

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A letter written from an encampment at the Metairie Ridge Race Course in New Orleans, dated April 15, 1863, comments in detail on regimental personnel problems and describes the cemetery tombs and the surrounding area. A letter dated May 8, 1863, describes health and weather conditions in New Orleans, the presence of large numbers of "grey-backs" (rebel prisoners who had taken the oath of allegiance), and local excitement at the news of Colonel Benjamin Henry Grierson's raid through Mississippi and the reception upon his arrival in New Orleans.

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Louisiana State University, LSU Libraries

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Louisiana State University, LSU Libraries

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Grierson, Benjamin Henry, 1826-1911

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U.S. Army general. From the description of Papers, 1870s-1890s (bulk 1882-1885). (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 70951249 American army officer. From the description of Document signed : Fort Sill, I.T., to the Acting Asst. Inspector General, San Antonio, 1872 March 20-1. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 270509590 From the description of Document signed : Fort Sill, I.T., to the Acting Asst. Inspector General, San Antonio, 1872 Mar. 22. (Unknown). WorldCat ...

Milton, Horace P.

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Horace P. Milton was a Private of the 47th Massachusetts Infantry Regiment, Company E (Putnam Blues) and a clerk in the Ordnance Office, Headquarters, Department of the Gulf, New Orleans, La. From the description of Horace P. Milton letters, 1863. (Louisiana State University). WorldCat record id: 318446552 ...

United States. Army. Massachusetts Infantry Regiment, 47th (1862-1863)

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