Achilles

<pre style="white-space: pre-wrap">xt78sf2m7c9x_22 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 Captain Russell Sturgis, aboard the 
                        Achilles, Fort Monroe, VA text Letter to Captain Russell Sturgis, aboard the 
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                    <p>To Father. The 
                        <title render="italic">Achilles</title> is in the process of coaling up for a trip to Baltimore, and will be towing the 
                        <title render="italic">Nelly Baker</title> to repair leaks after it ran ashore. Richmond was taken and the city surrendered to the 
                        <title render="italic">Monitor</title> and 
                        <title render="italic">Galena</title>. The rebel army is in a trap. The news may change the direction of the 
                        <title render="italic">Achilles</title>, and they may possibly be sent up river towards Richmond. Sturgis assures father he will work on getting a second charter certificate.</p>
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