The Journal of Julia LeGrand

Claude LeGrand from Bull Run

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July, Tuesday 24th, 1861. At the Battle-ground near Bull Bun. Dear Sisters: We have had so many small marches and large fights lately that I have had no time to write, and because we left everything but blankets and provisions when we set out to meet the enemy last week–paper among the rest–I borrow this, [...]

The Journal of Julia LeGrand

A letter from Claude Legrand—”…and have only time to say that General Jackson has driven the enemy back to Harper’s Ferry, and that our brigade, regiment and company have done their share.

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Thursday, May 30th, 1861. Dearest Sisters: If this reaches you be satisfied of my continued health and safety. I wish I could get such an assurance of yours. A man leaves today who will try and get through. I am happy now in my profession, and do not wish to come back except to see [...]

The Journal of Julia LeGrand