Magie, James K., fl. 1862-1863 to Mary Magie

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GLC#
GLC05241.42-View header record
Type
Letters
Date
26 April 1863
Author/Creator
Magie, James K., fl. 1862-1863
Title
to Mary Magie
Place Written
Tennessee
Pagination
4 p. :
Primary time period
Civil War and Reconstruction, 1861-1877
Sub-Era
The American Civil War

Written from camp near Franklin. Magie is writing in the doctor's tent and mentions the many sick soldiers who appear at the tent for medicine. He writes about his newspaper business and other men who speculate in food. Magie bought himself a watch and wants to get his picture taken, which could cost $1.50. He discusses pay and the bounty money owed by the army. He wants to find a doctor for Eddy's feet.

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