Rufus Ingalls, letter
October 23, 1862
“I am well aware that the loyal people of this section of Maryland have suffered severely during
this campaign and doubtless to any extent beyond any relief they will ever obtain. I regret that
they cannot receive full compensation now for their losses, but no disbursing officer with this
Army is authorized to pay any claims for damages.”
Author
Name: Rufus Ingalls
Unit: Chief Quartermaster of the Army of the Potomac
Document Information
Type: Letter
Subject(s):
- Impact on Civilians
Event Location: Sharpsburg, Washington Co., MD
Document Origin: N/A
Source
Correspondence accompanying Antietam Board of Survey Reports, RG92, 8W2, Series #843, Claims Damages, Box #772, National Archives and Records Administration, Washington, D.C.
Transcripts
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