James Himrod letter, 1862 November 30

Summary

Creator:
Himrod, James, active 1836
Date:
1862 November 30
Extent:
1 folder(s) (3 items)
Language:
English
Preferred citation:

James Himrod letter, ms4072, Hargrett Rare Book and Manuscript Library, The University of Georgia Libraries.

Background

Scope and content:

Collection includes a broadside and letter sent by Union soldier James Himrod to his niece. The letter describes Thanksgiving Day festivities at Fort Pulaski. After describing the food and festivities, he comments on the scandalous behavior of some of the officers and offers his opinion of commanding Generals McClellan and Burnside. Also included is a broadside for the Grand Thanksgiving Fete and Festival, November 27th, 1862.

Biographical / historical:

James Himrod enlisted in the Forty-eighth New York Volunteers in 1861.

Access and use restrictions

Preferred citation:

James Himrod letter, ms4072, Hargrett Rare Book and Manuscript Library, The University of Georgia Libraries.