Russell, E. S., fl. 1861-1862 to Hannah E. Russell

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GLC#
GLC03523.50.05-View header record
Type
Letters
Date
January 18, 1862
Author/Creator
Russell, E. S., fl. 1861-1862
Title
to Hannah E. Russell
Place Written
Lebanon, Kentucky
Pagination
2 p. : Height: 20.1 cm, Width: 24.8 cm
Primary time period
Civil War and Reconstruction, 1861-1877
Sub-Era
The American Civil War

Writes to wife from camp. Describes marching through snow, rain, and mud for three days. Comments that there were dozens of men who fell beside the road and laid in the rain and mud. One person did not make it and died on the way. Informs her that he had a cold and a slight fever but that he feels fine now. Writes that they will be heading towards Cumberland Gap, Kentucky in a few days. Sends his love to his wife, children, and parents. Written on paper with an image of the American flag and the logo, "PROTECT IT."

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