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Ransom Bush letter, July 20, 1861

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Summary

Creator:
Bush, Ransom, 1824-1862
Extent:
1 item
Language:
English
Call Number:
86513 Aa 1
Authors:
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Background

Scope and Content:

Excerpts from a letter written while Bush was garrisoned near Fairfax, Virginia and sent to his wife in Dexter, Mich. Bush tells of the first battle of Bull Run (Manassas Junction), the guns that can be heard in the area, the foraging expedition and search for food in which he participated; and of the plight of the families in the area.

Biographical / Historical:

Soldier from Dexter, Mich.; served as a sergeant in Co. K, 4th Michigan Infantry during the Civil War. Died of disease in Philadelphia, Penn. on Sept. 11, 1862.

Acquisition Information:
Donated by Bentley Historical Library (donor no. 1991 )
Rules or Conventions:
Describing Archives: A Content Standard

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RESTRICTIONS:

The collection is open for research. Due to its fragile nature, the original item is not available for use; please use the microfilm or digital version.

USE & PERMISSIONS:

Copyright status is unknown. Patrons are responsible for determining the appropriate use or reuse of materials.

PREFERRED CITATION:

[item], folder, box, Ransom Bush letter, Bentley Historical Library, University of Michigan. [URL]

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Collection

Ransom Bush letter, July 20, 1861
Call Number 86513 Aa 1
Total components 1
Items available online Online 1
Last indexed 2023-08-08