Tuesday, April 24, 2018

1864 Blog, Letter Home - MJR Ottot

Dear Millicent,

                   The war has gone to hell. After the Union forced nearly one-third of us to surrender at Vicksburg everyone just about gave up. Every soldier left knows Lee is just grasping at straws, trying to save face. Are you guys ok? I heard that damn Sherman has been running through Georgia destroying everything in his path. I've never seen a more dishonorable move in warfare than attacking innocent civilians. Let me know as soon as you get to safety.

                                                        Love,
                                                              George

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