Howe, Nathan (fl. 1864-1865) to John Reeser
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC03523.43.22 Author/Creator: Howe, Nathan (fl. 1864-1865) Place Written: s.l. Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 6 January 1865 Pagination: 3 p. : envelope ; 20.6 x 25.2 cm. Order a Copy
Informs Reeser that he received the money, stamps, boots, and gloves that were sent to him but has not received the tobacco. Writes of a man named Polk being in the hospital. Speaks of this "god dam war," General [William T.] Sherman, and other "felows." Wishes Reeser well and ask him to write back.
John Reeser enlisted as a Private on 16 July 1864. He was mustered into "B" Co. PA 197th Infantry. He was promoted to Corporal on 18 August 1864. He was mustered out on 11 November 1864 at Philadelphia, PA.
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