xt78sf2m7c9x_49 https://exploreuk.uky.edu/dips/xt78sf2m7c9x/data/mets.xml https://exploreuk.uky.edu/dips/xt78sf2m7c9x/data/1997ms469.dao.xml Sturgis, Appleton, 1842-1900 0.45 Cubic Feet 72 items Page one of the letter is covered in a mylar sleeve due to poor condition. Page one of the letter is covered in a mylar sleeve due to poor condition and some disintegration. The first and last pages of the letter are covered in mylar sleeves due to poor condition and some disintegration. The first page and the last two pages of the letter are covered in mylar sleeves due to poor condition and some disintegration. Letter is covered in a mylar sleeve due to poor condition and some disintegration. Document is covered in a mylar sleeve due to poor condition and some disintegration. archival material 1997ms469 English University of Kentucky Property rights reside with the University of Kentucky. The University of Kentucky holds the copyright for materials created in the course of business by University of Kentucky employees. Copyright for all other materials has not been assigned to the University of Kentucky. For information about permission to reproduce or publish, please contact Special Collections.  Contact the Special Collections Research Center for information regarding rights and use of this collection. Appleton Sturgis papers Letters. Peninsular Campaign, 1862 Soldiers--Correspondence. United States--History--Civil War, 1861-1865--Correspondence. United States--History--Civil War, 1861-1865--Medical and sanitary affairs United States--History--Civil War, 1861-1865. Letter to Margaret Sturgis, Ordinance Office, New Orleans, LA text Letter to Margaret Sturgis, Ordinance Office, New Orleans, LA 2021 https://exploreuk.uky.edu/dips/xt78sf2m7c9x/data/1997ms469/Box_1/Folder_49/Multipage276.pdf 1863 March 3-4 1863 1863 March 3-4 
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To Mother. Sturgis writes about his work, the dealings he has with other officers, and the levee of ordinance officers from all over came to the department. Orders from General Banks for the 18th N.Y. Batt. to leave for Baton Rouge, along with two others. Sturgis does not think the Union will be able to hold Baton Rouge, the rebels having captured two of the union's best gunboats: 
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                        . The rebels have four or five ironclads which could drive out the fleet at Port Hudson. Sturgis discusses battle scenarios, soldiers, and describes the contents of a package received, comparing what those items would cost in New Orleans.
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