Painter, Heber, 1841-1900 to sister Anna

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Type
Letters
Date
14 August 1864
Author/Creator
Painter, Heber, 1841-1900
Title
to sister Anna
Place Written
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Pagination
3 p. : Height: 25.5 cm, Width: 20 cm
Primary time period
Civil War and Reconstruction, 1861-1877
Sub-Era
The American Civil War

Writes from Camp Jones that he is currently on furlough. Writes that due to the negligence of the officers, the men are still at Camp Jones with nothing to do. Reports that John Hardman, a man in his company, died from bad whiskey and excessive heat. Says that he is able to go into the city on mail business and return at his leisure, but finds Philadelphia to be a disagreeable place. Will send money home once he is paid. Most of the men are present at camp with a few exceptions. Those that do not return by tomorrow will be considered deserters.

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