Bostock Letter : September 21, 1864
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William describes General Sherman's policy after the capture of Atlanta. He ordered all women and children out of the city and designated it would only be used for military purposes. William is uncertain whether his division will remain in the city or not.
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Bostock Family Papers (c.00562)
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- Date
- 1864-09-21
- Authors
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Bostock, William (Union soldier)
- Subjects
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Atlanta Campaign (1864)
Children
American Civil War (United States : 1861-1865)
United States. Army. Michigan Infantry Regiment, 10th (1862-1865)
Armed Forces--Officers
Sherman, William T. (William Tecumseh), 1820-1891
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Women--Legal status, laws, etc.
United States
Women--Social conditions
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Correspondence
- Language
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English
- Extent
- 4 pages
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Michigan State University. Archives and Historical Collections
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