L. M. Bogart to sister Martha Misemer, June 16, 1864

L. M. Bogart to sister Martha Misemer, June 16, 1864

African Americans -- Education -- Public opinion

Bogart, Levi Morrison, 1842-1865

Bogart, Levi Morrison, 1842-1865 -- Political and social views

Catholic Church

Soldiers -- Correspondence

Soldiers -- Religious life

Unionists (United States Civil War)

United States. Army -- Southern unionists

In this letter of June 16, 1864 Levi Morrison Bogart (1842-1865) writes his "Dear Sister" M. J. Misemer, from Camp Thomas, Tennessee. He apologizes for not writing sooner. He describes attending his first Catholic church service and also his observance of Jewish worship services. He also asks her opinion on the education of Black people and shares his opinions. He says they are ordered to leave the next day for Pulaskie, near Bridge Port Alabama.

Bogart, Levi Morrison, 1842-1865

McFee-Misemer Civil War Letters

1864-06-16

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This transcription has been provided by WCU student Hannah McLeod (MA English), whose annotated version is available at http://libres.uncg.edu/ir/wcu/listing.aspx?id=38550

Tennessee

3(pages)

9.75" x 7.75"(dimension)

Civil War in Southern Appalachia