Letter from Thomas M. Griffith to His Siblings

Letter from Thomas M. Griffith to His Siblings
Date
July 3, 1863

Thomas Miller Griffith writes to his brother and sister and describes the scenes in Carlisle as the Confederates occupied and shelled the town in the days before the Battle of Gettysburg.

Location
MC 2005.4, B1, F2
Time Period

Letter from George D. Chenoweth to James W. Marshall

Letter from George D. Chenoweth to James W. Marshall
Date
July 15, 1863

George D. Chenoweth describes the Confederate invasion, occupation, and shelling of Carlisle. He mentions leaving Carlisle before the raid, and the pleasure of finding none of their personal belongings disturbed upon his return.

Location
I-Original-1863-4
Time Period