Ticknor, Horace (1836-1864) to his family
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC03523.30.07 Author/Creator: Ticknor, Horace (1836-1864) Place Written: Cincinnati, Ohio Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 13 October 1862 Pagination: 2 p. ; 18.9 x 11.3 cm. Order a Copy
Ticknor writes to his family from Camp Dennison in Ohio. Mentions he's recovered from an illness and is ready to return to his regiment at Camp Corinth, Mississippi. Comments how pleasant the weather is and the wheat crop is ready. Informs he's had his "likeness" taken and will send it in a few days. Expresses his desire to come and see them as soon as the war is over "...if nothing hapens to me."
Ticknor enlisted 20 August 1861 in Illinois as a Corporal. He mustered into "K" Co., IL. 27th Infantry.
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