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Letter from James Graham, Jr. to his father, February 10, 1865
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| Title | Letter from James Graham, Jr. to his father, February 10, 1865 |
| Subject | Graham, James--Correspondence. Graham, James--Military service. United States. Army. Pennsylvania Infantry Regiment, 206th (1864-1865)--Biography. United States—History—Civil War, 1861-1865—Desertions. United States. Army. Connecticut Infantry Regiment, 10th (1861-1865)--Biography. United States--History--Civil War, 1861-1865--Equipment & supplies—Union. United States—History—Civil War, 1861-1865—Military life—Union—Personal narratives. United States—History—Civil War, 1861-1865—African Americans. United States--History--Civil War--Religious aspects. United States--History--Civil War, 1861-1865--Sources. |
| Description | Letter sent by James Graham, Jr. to his father James Graham on February 10, 1865. The Union and Confederate Armies are both losing troops to desertion. James writes that three men from the 10th Connecticut regiment deserted recently, while a dozen men came over from the Confederate army. James believes that the Rebels are losing battles including one at Hatcher's Run when they lost 6, 000 men recently. The Confederate deserters said that there had been a meeting among the Confederates and they had decided to arm slaves and put them in the army. There are also claims in newspapers that the Confederates have promised each white soldier a black servant. James hopes that "the colored troops will have more sense than to fight against the northern troops." James's regiment has been busy preparing for inspection. They are expected to keep their clothing, weapons, and camp clean and in order. Some men object. James also reports that his regiment has built a church 50 feet by 25 feet with a canvas roof supplied by the Chrisitian Commission. The Commission also donated a stove for the church. New York newspapers are left there every day. |
| Creator | Graham, James |
| Date | February 10, 1865 |
| Format | PDF |
| Identifier | GC9 |
| Source | The Historical and Genealogical Society of Indiana County, PA; Graham Collection |
| Rights | The digitized images of letters, photographs, and other items from the Graham Collection in the "Indiana, Pennsylvania in the Civil War" exhibit are the property of the Historical and Genealogical Society of Indiana County, Pa. These images may only be used for non-commercial, educational purposes under "Fair Use" guidelines. For additional information contact: HGSIC, 621 Wayne Avenue, Indiana, Pa. 15701; (724) 463-9600. Email ichistoricalsociety@gmail.com |
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