"Skirmish at Sartoris", 60 (Event)
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Page Number:
60
Order within Page:
4
First 8-10 words of event:
So then the next letter came. Only Granny wasn't there
Page Event Ends:
61
Era:
Civil War (1861-1865)
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Narrative Status:
Remembered
Date:
Thursday, December 15, 1864 to Saturday, December 24, 1864
Summary:
Bayard remembers receiving Aunt Louisa's second letter, telling her sister Rosa (whom she does not know has died) about Drusilla's shocking choice to ride and fight with "Cousin John" dressed not only as a man but as "a common private soldier" (61). She refuses to believe Drusilla's own explanation of her action.
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War:Civil
Relationship:Cousin
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