Russell K. Stanton Letter - October 23, 1864

In this letter to his parents, Russell Stanton talks about the death of his brother, Ard. In his old age, Stanton often recalled the Battle of Gettysburg. His description of Pickett's charge was very vivid. For more information about the two Stanton brothers in the Civil War, see "Things I Can Remember About The Civil War" by Charles Stanton. Russell Stanton enlisted in Company K, Michigan 6th Cavalry Regiment in October 1862. He mustered out on 24 Nov 1865 at Fort Leavenworth, KS.