Wheeler, Lysander, 1837-1917 to his sister Martha

GLC07460.067

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GLC#
GLC07460.067-View header record
Type
Letters
Date
28 December [1863]
Author/Creator
Wheeler, Lysander, 1837-1917
Title
to his sister Martha
Place Written
Nashville, Tennessee
Pagination
4 p. : envelope Height: 20 cm, Width: 26 cm
Primary time period
Civil War and Reconstruction, 1861-1877
Sub-Era
The American Civil War

Remarks on a recent sermon he heard at the Post Chapel. He reports on the deaths of soldiers and soldiers' family members. Addressing his brother-in-law, he writes about a group of drafted men from Michigan that are presently at camp. Inquires about the "Sons of T" [The Sons of Temperance] and his membership status. Continued on December 19th. Wishes his family a happy new year. Describes holiday festivities between the soldiers and officers.

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