A.M. Bedford

This letter, dated July 19, 1864, is from Lieut. Alex M. Bedford, of the 3rd Missouri Cavalry, to his wife Mary E. Bedford in Savannah, Missouri. Writing from Fort Delaware, where he is imprisoned, Bedford tells his wife that he and his friend, Lieut. James M. Bohart, are attempting to get parole. He asks his wife to find Gen. James Craig and ask for his assistance in granting Bedford parole.

July 19, 1864

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A.M. Bedford

Andrew County, Missouri
Buchanan County, Missouri
St. Joseph, Missouri

State Historical Society of Missouri – Columbia

Bedford Family Papers, 1849-1870; C2610: f. 13, June 6, 1864-August 6, 1864

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