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Tag Archives: Albert
Tired of Being in the Hospital
As he approaches the six-month anniversary of being wounded at the Battle of Stone River, Joseph Dewaters writes home once more to his niece, Ann Dewaters. As with the month before, he is still in the hospital at New Albany, … Continue reading
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Tagged 13th Michigan Infantry, 1863, Albert, Ann, Ann DeWaters, Harrison DeWaters, hospital, Indiana, Jeremiah, Mr. Soule, New Albany
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Harrison’s Frustrations
Harrison’s unit was part of a larger force that was pursuing a Confederate Army commanded by Gen. Braxton Bragg. The unit would spend another month in Hillsboro before moving on. In mid-July, after the 13thMichigan Infantry had moved from Murfreesboro … Continue reading
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Tagged 13th Michigan Infantry, 1863, Albert, Ann, Ann DeWaters, draft, General Braxton Bragg, Hillsboro, Melissa, Murfreesboro, Uncle Joseph
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Fixing the Railroad
Harrison’s poor grammar and spelling make it difficult to follow his train of thought. He makes several points in this letter home. He first informs his parents that the 13th Michigan has been engaged in rebuilding the railroad that runs … Continue reading
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Tagged 13th Michigan Infantry, 1862, Alabama, Albert, Corinth, Kalamazoo, Melissa, MIssissippi, Uncle Joseph
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