Sullivan Ballou (March 28, 1829 - July 28, 1861), was a lawyer, politician, and major in the United States Army. He is best remembered for the eloquent letter he wrote to his wife a week before he and his Rhode Island militia fought in the First Battle of Bull Run. __TOC_ Wikipedia
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Sullivan Ballou fought for the Union at Bull Run. His letter home, though never sent, said it all. ... The Civil War had begun three months earlier in a brief clash in South Carolina at Fort Sumter. There had not as yet been any pitched battle betwee bessel.org/sullball.htm
To put the letter in context it is helpful to understand a little more about Sullivan's background. His father had died when he was very young and he was raised by his mother in absolute poverty. Yet, Sullivan managed to get an education and become a su www.civilwardads.com/CivilWarArchives/SullivanBallou.htm
Major Sullivan Ballou was killed a week later at the First Battle of Bull Run. Ballou had lost his father at a young age and grew up in poverty. But he persevered and went on to become a well-liked member of the Rhode Island House of Representatives. H www.abbottandhast.com/treasures.html
Sullivan Ballou was born on 28th March, 1827. Orphaned when he was young, he experienced considerable poverty before qualifying as a lawyer. He entered politics and was elected to the Rhode Island House of Representatives. He was married with two young www.spartacus.schoolnet.co.uk/USACWballou.htm
