Baron Proctor letter
Collection
Identifier: Mss 862167
Mss 862167
Description
Four-page letter from Baron Proctor in Cairo, Illinois to John Proctor Smith, describing the work of his gunboat and the possibility of moving the blockade. Also discusses the battle of Fort Donelson and the general difficulty of obrtaining accurate information regarding battles.
Dates
- 1862-02-17
Creator
- Proctor, Baron, d. 1834 (Author, Person)
- Smith, John Proctor, b. 1837 (Recipient, Person)
Conditions Governing Access
Unrestricted
Conditions Governing Use
Copyright on this material has not been evaluated. You are free to use this material in any way that is permitted by copyright that applies to your use.
Extent
.1 linear ft. (1 envelope) ; 25 cm
Language of Materials
English
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