Letter from R. M. Rucker, Tullahoma, Tennessee to mother, Murfreesboro, Tennessee, March 31, 1863
After fighting in Murfreesboro, his home town, Mr. Rucker writes expressing his happiness in hearing from his mother. General news about Murfreesboro was available, but not specifically about his mother or her neighborhood. He tells her of working on a read detail away from the regiment that gave...
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| Summary: | After fighting in Murfreesboro, his home town, Mr. Rucker writes expressing his happiness in hearing from his mother. General news about Murfreesboro was available, but not specifically about his mother or her neighborhood. He tells her of working on a read detail away from the regiment that gave him opportunity for better food. More information about the treatment of the neighbors from the Yankees was conveyed in a letter by Fanny. He writes of his visit to Winchester that included a trip to a barber shop and visiting family members.The digitization of this collection was funded by a gift from EBSCO Industries. |
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