James Himrod letter


Descriptive Summary
Title: James Himrod letter
Creator: Himrod, James, active 1836
Inclusive Dates: 1862 November 30
Language(s): English
Extent: 1 folder(s) (3 items)
Collection Number: ms4072
Repository: Hargrett Library

Collection Description

Historical Note

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

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.