Blanchard, Ira, 1835-? to Mary (Wright) Kellogg

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GLC#
GLC03523.31.02-View header record
Type
Letters
Date
20 May 1861
Author/Creator
Blanchard, Ira, 1835-?
Title
to Mary (Wright) Kellogg
Place Written
Joliet, Illinois
Pagination
3 p. : Height: 22 cm, Width: 25.8 cm
Primary time period
Civil War and Reconstruction, 1861-1877
Sub-Era
The American Civil War

Blanchard writes to Mary Wright from Camp Goodell. Reports there are 1200 soldiers there. Complains of sleeping on the cold ground with no blanket for a few nights. Says they are divided into squads of eight men who share a tent. Mentions they do their own cooking and drill everyday. Expects his uniform soon.

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