Eyewitness Letter

Postings of Civil War history, items of period interest, and book and author recommendations.
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cruces
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Eyewitness Letter

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First the battle-

DISASTER ON THE CUMBERLAND
THE BATTLE OF MILL SPRINGS, KENTUCKY

http://www.millsprings.net/history/the- ... s-kentucky

Then the letter
http://irishamericancivilwar.com/2011/0 ... s-letters/

The Kentucky battles were very important early in the war-Happy Dad's day to all

BG Elkin AotT
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Joe Meyer
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Thanks for that post, Dave. Sully's term, a "bubble reputation," speaks to the day and times of young, inexperienced men still enthused about their prospects for glory.
General Jos. C. Meyer, ACWGC UA
Commander, Union Army of the Tennessee


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