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1. 172. Sam Wragg Ferguson to F.R. Barker (godmother) -- August 4, 1861

172. Sam Wragg Ferguson to F.R. Barker (godmother) -- August 4, 1861
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1861-08-04
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Samuel Wragg Ferguson, aide-de-camp to General P.G.T. Beauregard, writes to his godmother from Manassas Junction two weeks after the First Battle of Bull Run. He writes "another such blow as that struck two weeks ago, would I think put an end to the war." He writes of bunking with "Dr. Brodie from our state" in "the grand tent sent to Genl B, as he occupies a room in the house." 6p.

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