Sullivan Ballou

Sullivan Ballou (March 28, 1829 – July 29, 1861) was a lawyer and politician sent to war by President of the United States Abraham Lincoln. 

During the war, he sent a letter. The letter, dated July 14 1861, was written to his wife Sarah, shortly before his death at the First Battle of Bull Run. He was hit by a six-pounder cannonball. 

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Category:American lawyers
Category:1829 births
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