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Emilio, Luis F., History of the Fifty-Fourth Regiment of Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry , 1863-1865, Index. (search)
Interesting Correspondence.
--The Savannah Republican gave a description, some weeks ago, of a palmetto hat, the handiwork of Mrs. Mary Mather, of the village of Thunderbolt, Ga., and designed as a present for the gallant leader of our armies on the Potomac.
The following correspondence shows that it has reached its destination; and been received with a gallantry characteristic of the hero of Manassas Plains:
Savannah, Geo., Dec. 23, 1861. Gen. C. T. Beauregard: Dear Sir:
--As one of your admiring country women — though having perhaps, as little personal interest in public affairs as any one else, having nearly accomplished the term allotted to humanity, I beg you will accepts, as the work of my own hands, the accompanying hat, made of the Palmetto that grows so abundantly through the low country of the Southern Confederacy.
It will serve you a good turn in your next summer campaign, and should Heaven vouchsafe to us a cessation of arms, you will find it equally us