American Civil War--protest movements
Subject
Subject Source: Local sources
Found in 1 Collection or Record:
Daniel M. Points letter
Collection — Box 67
Identifier: MS-SC1187A
Scope and Contents
Letter to friend William Plattenburg in Canton, Ill. sent from Camp Reede, Jackson, Tenn. Refers to the Emancipation Proclamation, anti-war newspaper sentiments and his anger towards those back home who will not enlist and do not support the war. Mentions his poor health and possibility of discharge due to illness.
Dates:
Created: February 23, 1863
Found in:
Manuscript Collection
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Daniel M. Points letter