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- GLC#
- GLC02570.04-View header record
- Type
- Letters
- Date
- 8 September 1861
- Author/Creator
- Cook, Gustave, 1835-1897
- Title
- to Eliza Cook
- Place Written
- Harrisburg, Pennsylvania
- Pagination
- 3 p. : address ;.
- Primary time period
- Civil War and Reconstruction, 1861-1877
- Sub-Era
- The American Civil War
Camp news. Discusses his company and the support his charges extend to him. He writes, "I am treated with such kindness and appreciation by the men that it more than compensates for the hardship. I know I shall be well cared for and think that I have many warm friends." Cook informs his wife that he will be corresponding "with the 'Houston Telegraph' and it would be well for you to take it if you could." Includes a promise to send her his pay once he receives it and instructions on sending mail.
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