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Letter From John W.A. Gillespie To Rev. William Chadwick, John W.A. Gillespie
Letter From John W.A. Gillespie To Rev. William Chadwick, John W.A. Gillespie
Harvey Collection Newspapers
After conversing with recently captured rebel soldiers, John voices his disdain for the politics of conciliation that he fears may be gaining momentum among "northern sympathizers." He affirms his desire to see the Confederacy utterly defeated. John compliments the deeds of John A. Logan.
Letter From John W.A. Gillespie To Editor, John W.A. Gillespie
Letter From John W.A. Gillespie To Editor, John W.A. Gillespie
Harvey Collection Newspapers
In the aftermath of the Battle of Fort Donelson, John provides an account of the Union encampment there, including the distribution of provisions and the handling of wounded soldiers. John surveys the Confederate losses and converses with the surrendering General Simon Bolivar. Wilbur has fallen ill and returned to Cincinnati aboard a steamship with sick and wounded.