xt78sf2m7c9x_68 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 Margaret Sturgis, Officer's Hospital, Baton Rogue, LA text Letter to Margaret Sturgis, Officer's Hospital, Baton Rogue, LA 2021 https://exploreuk.uky.edu/dips/xt78sf2m7c9x/data/1997ms469/Box_1/Folder_68/Multipage381.pdf 1863 June 27-29 1863 1863 June 27-29 
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To Mother. Describes the appearance of the Hotel de Fonlie; what other patients are like; daily routine and life in the ward; and the continued fighting at Port Hudson. Gives his opinions about General Banks and the war, General Sherman’s protest, and the many failing of the siege attempt. Provides a detailed account of what he was doing after leaving New Orleans; his time on the front; the battle; meeting General Paine and his staff; his injury; and being pulled off the field by men from the 38th Massachusetts.
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