Letters, 1861-1864.

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Letters, 1861-1864.

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Photocopies of typed transcripts of letters to Thomas's family. Letters recount his escape and travel to Louisville; his recapture; and his imprisonment at Camp Morton in Indianapolis, Sept. 1863. He also discussed the anti-Union sentiments in Indiana and Illinois.

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The Filson Historical Society

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The Filson Historical Society

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