Ripley, Isaiah, b. ca. 1829. Letter. 9 May, 1862.

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Ripley, Isaiah, b. ca. 1829. Letter. 9 May, 1862.

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Pvt. Ripley writes to his brother, G. Washington Ripley, living in Indiana. He is currently stationed with the 51st Indiana Infantry Regt. in Nashville, TN. He briefly describes a skirmish between Gen. Dumont's Union forces and Gen. John Hunt Morgan's cavalry unit near Nashville, resulting in the capture of 130 Confederate soldiers.

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United States. Army. Indiana Infantry Regiment, 51st (1861-1865)

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Dumont, Ebenezer, 1814-1871

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Born in Vevay, Indiana, his parents were John Dumont, who was a member of the Indiana Legislature in 1822–23, and was afterward a candidate for the office of Governor, against David Wallace, and Julia Louisa Dumont, educator and writer. Dumont pursued classical studies at Hanover College and studied law. He was admitted to the bar and commenced practice in Vevay. He served as member of the State house of representatives in 1838. He served as the treasurer of Vevay from 1839–1845. He then s...

Ripley, Isaiah, b. ca. 1829.

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Morgan, John Hunt, 1825-1864

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Confederate cavalry raider and brigadier general of Kentucky. From the description of John Hunt Morgan papers, 1840-1870; 1890 [manuscript]. WorldCat record id: 25166317 John Hunt Morgan was a veteran of the Mexican War and known for his guerrilla activities for the Confederates during the Civil War. From the description of Broadside, 1868 April 15. (Filson Historical Society, The). WorldCat record id: 49348053 Confederate cavalry officer. Fr...