United States. Army -- Military life -- History -- 19th century
Organization
Found in 1 Collection or Record:
Frank D. Lewis collection
Collection
Identifier: c-00199
Scope and Contents
This collection contains two Civil War poems, "The Dying Soldier at Manassas" and "The Veteran's Growl." "The Veteran's Growl" was written by a soldier who was sent to Texas on garrison duty after the war ended. The author describes the miserable conditions in Texas and satirizes War Department policies and Union leaders.
Also included is a brief genealogy of the Lewis family.
Dates:
undated