Monthly Archives: February 2013

I am on guard to day

Camp Granger Lexington November 1 1862   Dear Sister I received your letter last night and was glad to hear that you was well but sory[sic] for Georges misfortunes but hope it will not injure him I am not very … Continue reading

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I am a Soldier in the 19th regt. of Mich

Covington Oct. 16 1862 Dear Sister after a long time I will endeavor to pen a few lines to let you know that I am a Soldier in the 19th regt. of Mich. and we are camped in Covington Kentucky … Continue reading

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We were humbuged

Camp Douglas Jan 24 62   Dear Sister I received your kind letter and was glad to hear that you was well and that Edmond was better you spoke about our troubles we have had a great deal of it … Continue reading

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