Letter
Content Description
One page letter from John McCall to his sister, Libby from the South Carolina Swamps. McCall was attached to the 98th Regiment of the Ohio Infantry and had just completed their capture of Savannah at the time of his letter. He describes the torrential rains and subsequent uncomfortable conditions for himself and his comrades.
Dates
- Creation: 1865-01-24
Creator
- From the Collection: McCall, John T., 1844- (Person)
Conditions Governing Access
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Extent
From the Collection: .01 Linear Feet
Language
English
Repository Details
Part of the Special Collections Research Center Repository