Papers, 1864-65.

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Papers, 1864-65.

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Collection contains letters to Mrs. Lewis, four from her cousin, Sam Watson of the First Texas Regiment. The other letter is from "Adam." Watson was involved in fighting around Petersburg and Richmond and describes battles involving some of Grant's African-American troops. Watson mentions the exchange of prisoners that took place with "the Yanks." Other topics include camp life, mutual acquaintances and the religious and moral atmosphere in camp.

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Duke University Libraries, Duke University Library; Perkins Library

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SNAC Resource ID: 7378107

Duke University Libraries, Duke University Library; Perkins Library

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Lewis, Harriet Rossiter

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Cousin of Confederate soldier. From the description of Papers, 1864-65. (Duke University Library). WorldCat record id: 36200158 ...

Watson, Sam.

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