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United States--History--Civil War, 1861-1865--Personal narratives, Confederate.

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Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings

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W. C. Winn Letter, 1862 June 4

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Identifier: SC 00271
Content Description 6 page letter addressed to "Mother" from Adams Run, South Carolina. Winn was a Corporal in Company "D" of the South Carolina 3rd Infantry Battalion. He writes extensively about his disdain for the North and the belief that permanent separation is the only possible outcome. ..."better far to be crushed than live in disgrace our separation from the North is distinct, unalterable, complete. We are henceforth a distinct race and no interest can again unite us..." Winn goes on to describe news...
Dates: 1862-06-04