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Letter (#14) from 1st Lt. Manuel B. DeSilva, Co. E, 16th OVI
Cumberland Gap, Tennessee - June 20, 1862
to the Holmes County Farmer newspaper at Millersburg, Ohio
Published July 3, 1862
Cumberland Gap, Tennessee - June 20, 1862
to the Holmes County Farmer newspaper at Millersburg, Ohio
Published July 3, 1862
Web Author's Notes:
This is a letter from 1st Lt. Manuel B. DeSilva of Company E, written to an editor of the Holmes County Farmer newspaper in Millersburg, Ohio. It was written two days after General George W. Morgan's troops, including the 16th Ohio, took control of Cumberland Gap, the Confederates believing Morgan's force was much larger than it was, having fled the stronghold leaving it for the taking without a shot being fired.
This is a letter from 1st Lt. Manuel B. DeSilva of Company E, written to an editor of the Holmes County Farmer newspaper in Millersburg, Ohio. It was written two days after General George W. Morgan's troops, including the 16th Ohio, took control of Cumberland Gap, the Confederates believing Morgan's force was much larger than it was, having fled the stronghold leaving it for the taking without a shot being fired.
In this letter, DeSilva tells briefly informs the newspaper of the accomplishment in taking Cumberland Gap.
The letter was researched and transcribed by long time website contributor John Pierson, a likely descendant of 16th Ohio soldier Pvt. Enos Pierson, Company C.
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ARMY CORRESPONDENCE. CUMBERLAND GAP, June 20, 1862. FRIENDS ESTILL:--The Gap is ours. We outflanked the enemy, and they evacuated on double quick after burning and destroying everything they could. We captured 5 cannon, including the 64 pounder. I have just learned that I can send a note in the morning, and do so. I will write you in detail as soon as possible. We have no mail facilities yet. Yours, &c. M. B. DESILVA. |
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