Paul, Miles W. to Celicia Paul
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC03058.11 Author/Creator: Paul, Miles W. Place Written: Camp Humphrey, Virginia Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 18 April 1863 Pagination: 4 p. ; 25.6 x 20.0 cm Order a Copy
Paul describes a visit by President Lincoln to his camp, and is amazed by the amount of men that gathered to see him. Paul also tells Celicia that on Easter they had a big parade that brought them in front of the Rebels in Fredricksburg, and Paul was not sure why his officers put their men on display. He also talks of the weather, the price of goods sold by the sutlers and the items that are scarce in camp. He tells Celicia he wishes he could be home with her, and he tells her not to worry about town gossip. Paul then mentions Thode, writing that he better pay $300 for a substitute if he is drafted rather than leave everything behind. Paul explains that the nine-month recruits are being offered $100 bounty to re-enlist, but he says he is tired of being a soldier and that "I got fooled onst that will doo awhile". Finally, Paul says that he heard Charleston was taken and that he hopes the news is true.
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