Civil War soldiers letters, 1863.

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Civil War soldiers letters, 1863.

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Letters from Union soldiers Sam White and F.A. Belcher to their families describe Civil War military experiences in Louisiana. The letters pertain to a sea voyage from Fortress Monroe to New Orleans; encampment at Baton Rouge, Algiers, and Brashear City; encounters with contraband slaves as laborers and as military recruits; medical care; and attitudes about the war.

6 letters.

Louisiana State University, LSU Libraries

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SNAC Resource ID: 8298693

Louisiana State University, LSU Libraries

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Belcher, F. A.

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White, Sam.

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