Daniel D. Barrows letter, 1865 May 15

Summary

Creator:

Barrows, Daniel D.

Date:

1865 May 15

Extent:

1 folder(s) (1 letter)

Language:

English

Preferred citation:

Daniel D. Barrows letter, ms4093, Hargrett Rare Book and Manuscript Library, The University of Georgia Libraries.

Background

Scope and content:

Letter written by Union soldier in Savannah that describes the city as being "overrun with Rebel paroled prisoners," who are forced to give up the Confederate uniforms. Barrows describes the city and his stay with a Peck family.

Biographical / historical:

Private Daniel D. Barrows was a Union soldier with the Signal Corps, formerly the 9th Maine Volunteers.

Indexed terms

Subjects:

Soldiers -- Correspondence.
Correspondence

Places:

Savannah (Ga.) -- History -- Civil War, 1861-1865.
Savannah (Ga.)

Preferred citation:

Daniel D. Barrows letter, ms4093, Hargrett Rare Book and Manuscript Library, The University of Georgia Libraries.