Wheeler, Lysander, 1837-1917 to his parents, [brother-in-law], and sister

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GLC07460.016
GLC#
GLC07460.016-View header record
Type
Letters
Date
February 23, 1863
Author/Creator
Wheeler, Lysander, 1837-1917
Title
to his parents, [brother-in-law], and sister
Place Written
Nashville, Tennessee
Pagination
4 p. : envelope Height: 20 cm, Width: 25.5 cm
Primary time period
Civil War and Reconstruction, 1861-1877
Sub-Era
The American Civil War

Asks Darius, his brother-in-law, to settle some acounts for him back home. Reports that his regiment will march to meet General Hooker tomorrow morning. Mentions the Sons of Temperance a brotherhood of men who were committed to not drinking alcohol and asks if they have "turned him out".

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