John Lester Barstow to Laura

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Parent Collections: Vermonters in the Civil War; John Lester Barstow Correspondence

Description: Writing laying on the ground from Opelousas La. topics include the regiment moving and having an exchange of fire with the rebels, at last receiving letters dated Feb 28th and Mar. 10th, he being a Captain must walk (not ride according to regulations), his feet now sore and blistered, the men who were wounded in this exchange, and the regiment's plan to go to the Red River to attack Port Hudson or Vicksburg, regrets the lack of writing paper and pen.

Subject: Armed Forces -- Officers.; United States Army. Vermont Infantry Regiment, 8th (1861-1865).

Note [Digital Version]: 2011-05-17, Center for Digital Initiatives, University of Vermont Libraries

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