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- GLC#
- GLC06298.03-View header record
- Type
- Letters
- Date
- 7 June 1863
- Author/Creator
- Bogert, John A., fl. 1863-1865
- Title
- to Jacob C. and Mrs. Bogert
- Place Written
- Virginia
- Pagination
- 1 p. : envelope Height: 25 cm, Width: 20 cm
- Primary time period
- Civil War and Reconstruction, 1861-1877
- Sub-Era
- The American Civil War
Bogert writes to his parents from camp near White House, Virginia. Relates that he was previously ill but is feeling better. States that his regiment is marching, but is unsure of their destination. Expects that they are travelling to Richmond, Virginia, possibly to meet with regiments that were at Suffolk, Virginia. Patriotically declares "I do not know or care particularly where we go all I want Is to do my duty In whatever place they may send us ... " States that General John James Peck is present in camp. Instructs his parents to send correspondence to Fort Monroe, Virginia.
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