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Isaac R. Trimble poem, "For the Children", 1864 February 22

 File — Box: 5

Dates

  • 1864 February 22

Conditions Governing Access

The collection is open for research use.

Biographical / Historical

Trimble was wounded and taken prisoner by Union soldiers at the battle of Gettysburg. He was held for over a year, until he was released in a prisoner exchange in 1865.

Extent

4 Pages

Language of Materials

From the Collection: English

General

Summary: A manuscript poem or song written by Major General Isaac R. Trimble of the Confederate Army while he was held as a prisoner of war on Johnson's Island, dated February 22, 1864. The work displays Trimble's belief in Confederate Nationalism. Union Major Belden transcribed the poem/song for Trimble because of his deportment at the camp.

Repository Details

Part of the H. Furlong Baldwin Library Repository

Contact:
H. Furlong Baldwin Library
Maryland Center for History and Culture
610 Park Avenue
Baltimore MD 21201 United States
4106853750