James M. Drake Civil War letter
Item
Identifier: MS-0402
Civil War letter, addressed to his father, is dated August 26, 1862 and was written from Alexandria, Virginia, where the Regiment was encamped. Drake presents his views on slavery, discusses the beauty of the city, mentions inaccuracy of northern war news ("Don't you believe all your Northern papers say, the Union is in great danger of a complete defeat.") and discusses Union officers' view of Stonewall Jackson ("Most of our officers have a great fear of Jackson.")
Dates
- 1862
Creator
- Drake, James M., ?-1863 (Person)
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Extent
1 items
Biographical / Historical
Union soldier James M. Drake of Sharon, Mass., who served with the 33rd Massachusetts Infantry (Company M and later K). Drake, a lawyer in civilian life, was a 1st Sergeant in his company and was killed October 29, 1863 at Raccoon Ridge, Tennessee.
Physical Location
Manuscripts Stacks
Online Access
- Alexandria (Va.) -- History -- Civil War, 1861-1865
- Correspondence
- Jackson, Stonewall, 1824-1863
- McClellan, George B. (George Brinton), 1826-1885
- United States -- History -- Civil War, 1861-1865
- United States -- History -- Civil War, 1861-1865 -- Personal narratives
- United States -- History -- Civil War, 1861-1865 -- Regimental histories -- Massachusetts Infantry -- 33d
- United States. -- Army. -- Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry Regiment, 33rd (1862-1865)
- Virginia -- History -- Civil War, 1861-1865
Creator
- Drake, James M., ?-1863 (Person)
Repository Details
Part of the Virginia Military Institute Archives Repository