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    Manuscript Collections Marsh, Edwin N.
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    Marsh, Edwin N. Letter, 1862 Dec. 18. 1 item. Location: OS:M. Private in the 52nd Massachusetts Infantry. He describes the scene in Baton Rouge, including his unit's landing, soldiers' taking items from homes, the town's deserted appearance, and the conditions of "contrabands," slaves who fled to the Federal encampments in Baton Rouge. Mss. 4891.
    Manuscript Topic
    Civil War
    African Americans
    Record Type
    Manuscript Collections
    Year
    1862
    Page URL: https://lib.lsu.edu/special/manuscripts/guides/marsh-edwin-n
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