Authors

Oscar D. Ladley

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Item Identifier Number

ms138_01_05_11

Creation Date

5-8-1863

Collection

MS-138: Oscar D. Ladley Papers

Keywords

ms138_01_05_11; United States--Civil War; Brooks Station (Virginia); Ambushes and surprises; Surprise (Military science)

Description

Letter to Oscar Ladley's mother and sisters from Brooks Station, Virginia. Oscar details why his regiment has had to retreat after being ambushed by a large Southern force. He also mentions several wounded and wonders which general is to blame for the surprise attack.

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Special Collections and Archives; Wright State University Libraries

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Digital Services Department; Wright State University Libraries

Document Type

Book

Letter, 1863 May 8, Oscar D. Ladley to Mother and Sisters [Catherine, Mary, and Alice Ladley]


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