John T. McCall Letter to his Sister, Libby

Collection

Identifier: SC 00510

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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

McCall, John T., 1844- (Person)

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