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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.
Administrative Information
Preferred Citation
James Himrod letter, ms4072, Hargrett Rare Book and Manuscript Library, The University of Georgia Libraries.
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James Himrod paper, 1861-1864, University of South Carolina Special Collections