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Letter to Margaret Sturgis, New Orleans, LA

To Mother. April 21: The words "Read to yourself" are written at the top of the letter. Sturgis writes that he has a fever, and mentions the current treatments he is taking. Lieutenant Mumford and Sturgis purchased a case of wine from a merchant, and Sturgis lists types of wine he currently has and how he uses them for his illness. April 22: Sturgis describes how General Banks has almost succeeded in cutting the rebel line of supplies, and is currently heading towards Alexandria on the Red River. General Banks may starve out Port Hudson and Vicksburg in 4 months. General Sherman was ordered to sieze all private horse equipment, and is currently sending it to the depot's storehouses in New Orleans.

Date

• 1863 April 21-22

Creator

• Sturgis, Appleton, 1842-1900

Language

• English

Collection

• Appleton Sturgis papers | collection guide | more from this collection

Description

• 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.