James Sanks Brisbin Letter

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Identifier: SC 00323

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James Sanks Brisbin Letter

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Scope and Contents

Letter from General James (Jim) Sanks Brisbin while near Williamsburg to his wife. He describes camp life on the march from the Peninsula including the rivalry between the regulars and the volunteers, the building of a pontoon bridge across the Chickahominy River and the severe disciplining of his cook. He's in charge of the supply train which includes the baggage for Gen. George B. McClellan. Typescript included.

Dates

Creation: 1862 August 18

Creator

Brisbin, James Sanks (Person)

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Extent

0.01 Linear Foot

Language

English

Additional Description

Custodial History

Acc. 1987.33 was an addition to the Civil War Collection, Mss. 39.1 C76, until November 2017. The former citation was Civil War Collection, Special Collections Research Center, Swem Library, College of William and Mary.