W. C. Peyton Letter, 9 Feb. 1862

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Title

W. C. Peyton Letter

Date

9 Feb. 1862

Repository

The Filson Historical Society Special Collections Louisville, Kentucky 40208 USA

Conditions Governing Access note

Open to researchers.

Preferred Citation Note

[Identification of item], W. C. Peyton Letter, 9 Feb. 1862, Special Collections, The Filson Historical Society, Louisville.

Extent

1 item

Scope and Content

Peyton was a confederate soldier. Confederate soldier Peyton espouses the rugged yet glorious life of a soldier; writing from Longstreet, DeSoto Parish (La.), he claims that people are fearful that the army in Kentucky will not hold in Columbus or Bowling Green; written to Capt. John B. Turner (aide-in-camp to a Confederate General Cooper). Cards available in repository

Subjects

• Turner, John B.
• Kentucky-- History-- Civil War, 1861-1865.
• Louisiana-- History-- Civil War, 1861-1865.
• United States-- History-- Civil War, 1861-1865.