Gorsuch, Joseph B. (1834-1908) to Joseph Curtis and his wife
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC00653.09.07 Author/Creator: Gorsuch, Joseph B. (1834-1908) Place Written: s.l. Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 23 February 1863 Pagination: 1 p. ; 24.7 x 19.6 cm. Order a Copy
Written in camp near Vicksburg, Mississippi (possibly in Louisiana). Gorsuch, Captain of the 83rd Regiment Ohio Volunteer Infantry, replies to a letter from his aunt and uncle. Relates that two men from his company, Daniel D. Avey and Hillriah G. Walker, died. Reports that previous sanitary supplies sent by the Curtises were used by other men. Instructs the Curtises to send future boxes in his care, so soldiers serving under him from Butler County, Ohio, will receive their benefit. Relates that Joe Harris is his present secretary. Relates that he has been busy on General Court Martial duty. Comments on his excellent health. Complains of the lack of good food. Requests that the Curtises send him newspapers.
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