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| Field name | Value |
|---|---|
| Collection Reference Number | GLC03858.02.12 |
| From Archive Folder | Collection of Henry C. Parrott |
| Title | Henry C. Parrott to his sister about difficult marches and the movements of General Bragg |
| Date | 7 July 1863 |
| Author | Parrott, Henry C. (fl. 1861-1865) |
| Document Type | Correspondence |
| Content Description | They have had some very difficult marches and battles and have advanced through the Cumberland Mountains "driving the rebels before us." He reports that "Bragg with the rebel army has gone to Chattanooga and will make ready there for another big fight." They have taken many prisoners who seem to be "discouraged about Bragg's movements." John is improving. Henry has been in command of a different company since all its officers are ill. |
| Subjects | Civil War Military History Union Forces Union Soldier's Letter Soldier's Letter Battle Confederate States of America Confederate General or Leader Children and Family Health and Medical Prisoner of War |
| People | Parrott, Henry C. (fl. 1861-1865) Bragg, Braxton (1817-1876) Parrott, John A. (fl. 1862-1864) |
| Place written | Winchester, Tennessee |
| Theme | The American Civil War; Health & Medicine |
| Sub-collection | Papers and Images of the American Civil War |
| Copyright | The Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History |
| Module | Civil War, Reconstruction and the Modern Era: 1860-1945 |
| Civil War: Recipient Relationship | Sister |
| Civil War: Theater of War | Main Western Theater |
| Civil War: Unit | 75th Illinois Volunteers |