United States--History--Civil War, 1861-1865
Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
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James Sanks Brisbin Letter
Collection
Identifier: SC 00323
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:
1862 August 18
Found in:
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