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- GLC#
- GLC03974.03-View header record
- Type
- Letters
- Date
- January 16, 1861
- Author/Creator
- Worcester, John H., 1839-1863
- Title
- John H. Worcester to Abby Worcester
- Place Written
- New York
- Pagination
- Primary time period
- Civil War and Reconstruction, 1861-1877
- Sub-Era
- The American Civil War
Describes life straight after signing up, including the journey to New York, being given initial supplies, such as a blanket and rations, and disappointment in camp that they would not be striking out for the Potomac at once.
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