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The author describes his current surroundings in Northern New York. A page may be missing as there is no greeting or date.

GLC02743.32

to Sir

They left Williamsport and have marched 15 miles. They currently have 18 Rebels and 18 horses. He is well and wants him to tell his folks that he is well.

GLC02743.30

to Mother

He gives her instructions on how to divide his property in case he doesn't return.

GLC02743.01

to Mother

They might be going to Texas and if so, good times are in store. They have plently of provisions , enough to last six months. He is in great health.

GLC02743.04

to Mother

They are still on the desert island, en route to New Orleans. He mentions McClellan.

GLC02743.07

to Mother

He writes he is on one of the finest steamers.

GLC02743.02

to Mother

They are now off the Tortugas. They got to see Fort Tyler. The trip has been pleasant. He says he has never enjoyed a trip so much in his life. There is no fighting in the near future.

GLC02743.05

to Mother

They are now on the Mississippi River. The trip was, for the most part, uneventful but the night was rather rough and uncomfortable.

GLC02743.08

[Collection of George F. Thomson, field and staff, 38th regiment, Massachusetts, infantry] [Decimalized .01- .32]

Letters of an assistant surgeon in the 38th Massachusetts primarily written from Louisiana. Twenty-nine of the letters are written to his mother.

GLC02743

to Mother

They have orders to sail this morning. He promises to write as soon as they arrive somewhere. He describes a small beach in the distance. He mentions Aunt Elisabeth.

GLC02743.03