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

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GLC#
GLC03523.50.08-View header record
Type
Letters
Date
February 11, 1862
Author/Creator
Russell, E. S., fl. 1861-1862
Title
to Hannah E. Russell
Place Written
Lebanon, Kentucky
Pagination
4 p. : Height: 20.2 cm, Width: 25.1 cm
Primary time period
Civil War and Reconstruction, 1861-1877
Sub-Era
The American Civil War

Informs wife that he is not well, says he has a bad cold and dysentery. Comments that he was able to march everyday carrying his gun while sick but could not carry his knapsack. The doctor had it carried in his wagon. Writes that he does not have any money to give her and informs her to send a man named Pete to Ashland, Ohio to get money. Tells her to be careful with money and to send him a list with the cost of groceries and feed. Believes that they will fight against General Simon Buckner in Bowling Green, Kentucky. Written on paper with an image of the American flag and the logo, "PROTECT IT."

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