Force, Charles F., 1826-1883 to Manning Force

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GLC#
GLC04107
Type
Letters
Date
16 April 1847
Author/Creator
Force, Charles F., 1826-1883
Title
to Manning Force
Place Written
China, Mexico
Pagination
3 p. : address ; Height: 25 cm, Width: 19.8 cm
Primary time period
National Expansion and Reform, 1815-1860
Sub-Era
Age of Jackson

Writes to his brother about the death of his commander, a childhood friend of Manning's. Discusses the bad food, small rations, scarcity of paper and the hope for war's end. Mentions that there are five soldiers waiting for him to finish writing his letter as they all must share the same pen. Has decided to go on a three-year whaling voyage once he is discharged and feels it would be best if he distanced himself as much as possible from his family and friends.

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