Thank you for including the article “Nothing of the Kind Ever Took Place” by Marc Storch and Kevin Hampton regarding the exploits of 2nd Wisconsin Captain William Strong in the Spring issue. I have a letter in my possession written by Private Levi B. Raymond of the 6th Wisconsin Infantry that calls into question the actions of Captain Strong. I had always wondered how well known the story was, and the article paints a very clear picture of just how controversial Strong’s story was.
In the letter, dated October 13, 1861, to a friend back].” Raymond finishes the letter asking his friend to not repeat any of the story as he is not sure what version would be retold or believed. Thank you again for the great article.
