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
Eyewitness Letter
- Joe Meyer
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Re: Eyewitness Letter
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
Commander, Union Army of the Tennessee