Addison Lee Ewing to his wife mentioning conditions and dead donkeys on their march

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Title
Addison Lee Ewing to his wife mentioning conditions and dead donkeys on their march
Creator/Author
Ewing, Addison Lee (fl. 1862-1879)
Date
9 Mar 1864
Description
Addison Lee Ewing discusses the Union army's march through Georgia during the Civil War and describes the sight. “The most common sight on the rout [march] is dead mules ... You folks at home have but little idea of the number of donkeys that offer their lives as sacrifice upon the altar of their country ... The whole of the Reg[imen]ts baggage and rations is now transported upon the backs of these faithful animals. They too are sharing the trials and tribulations of war in the way of kicks and curses from their less faithful attendants.”
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