Augustus Smith, 1863 December 27
Scope and Contents
1 Autograph Letter Signed from Augustus Smith, a Private in M Company of the Rhode Island Cavalry, to his sister about "Mosby's Rangers" (Confederate Colonel John S. Mosby) and how his regiment's spy led their scouts to weed out spies in Virginia. Sent from Catletts Station, Virginia. 6 pages. Accession: 170703.
Dates
- 1863 December 27
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Extent
From the File: 4.5 Linear Feet (5 boxes)
Language of Materials
English
Repository Details
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