Letter from Leroy Pike to Anna Wilcox, November 1864

Leroy B. Pike, a Civil War soldier writes to his cousin Anna Wilcox from the front lines at Petersburg, Virginia. He writes of the shooting, shellings, and watching men getting injured and killed. Leroy mentions William Pike, who is recovering at the hospital in Alexandria after being wounded at the battle of Cold Harbor. Original format: 1 sheet, 20 x 26 cm.

Pike, Benjamin Leroy

1864-11-12

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Anna E. Wilcox Civil War Collection

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