Ballou, Sullivan, 1829-1861
Dates
- Existence: 1829 - 1861
Biography
Sullivan Ballou (March 28, 1829 – July 29, 1861) was an American lawyer and politician from Rhode Island, and an officer in the Union Army during the American Civil War. He is remembered for an eloquent letter he wrote to his wife Sarah a week before he was mortally wounded in the First Battle of Bull Run. He was left behind by retreating Union forces and died a week after the battle.
Found in 1 Collection or Record:
Sullivan Ballou letter
Collection
Identifier: Mss 861414.1
Mss 861414.1
Date(s):
1861-07-14
Scope and Contents
Three-page letter from Sullivan Ballou from Camp Clark in Washington, DC to Sarah [Ballou] with sentiments on the eve of the First Battle of Bull Run. Includes old copy of letter and photographic negative and print of portion of p. 1 accompany letter.