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Wright State University

1864

Oscar D. Ladley Papers (MS-138)

Major General William Sherman

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Letter, 1864 December 25, Oscar D. Ladley To Mother And Sisters [Catherine, Mary, And Alice Ladley], Oscar D. Ladley Dec 1864

Letter, 1864 December 25, Oscar D. Ladley To Mother And Sisters [Catherine, Mary, And Alice Ladley], Oscar D. Ladley

Oscar D. Ladley Papers (MS-138)

Letter to Oscar Ladley's mother and sisters from Hilton Head, South Carolina. Oscar writes that they arrived on a steamer the prior day, that the men from his regiment are mistaken for being a part of General Sherman's men because of their rough appearance, and wishes his family a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year.


Letter, 1864 December 15, Oscar D. Ladley To Mother And Sisters [Catherine, Mary, And Alice Ladley], Oscar D. Ladley Dec 1864

Letter, 1864 December 15, Oscar D. Ladley To Mother And Sisters [Catherine, Mary, And Alice Ladley], Oscar D. Ladley

Oscar D. Ladley Papers (MS-138)

Letter to Oscar Ladley's mother and sisters from Pocotaligo, South Carolina. In his letter Oscar writes about being on the front, hearing heavy firing from General Sherman in Savannah, and other news about the war.