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| Field name | Value |
|---|---|
| Collection Reference Number | GLC08914.026 |
| From Archive Folder | Collection of Peter E. Rifenburgh and Louis Brooks |
| Title | Peter E. Rifenburgh to his brother describing the ragged, half-starved appearance of Confederate troops |
| Date | 19 May 1863 |
| Author | Rifenburgh, Peter E. (1843-1863) |
| Document Type | Correspondence |
| Content Description | Describes how the Confederates look: "like Hell. They don't wear no uniform they wear Citizen [civilian] clothes and rags." Many look "half starved." Has written a lot today. Has heard talk that the regiment is going up to Port Hudson along with their entire brigade. "We will have some fun" there. "Would rather fight than eat." |
| Subjects | Civil War Military History Soldier's Letter Union Soldier's Letter Union Forces Battle of Port Hudson Battle Health and Medical Confederate States of America Diet and Nutrition Military Provisions Military Rations Military Uniforms |
| People | Rifenburgh, Peter E. (1843-1863) |
| Place written | Camp Parapet, Jefferson Parish, Louisiana |
| 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 | Brother |
| Civil War: Theater of War | Main Western Theater |
| Civil War: Unit | 128th New York Infantry, K Company |