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[to his parents, [brother-in-law], and sister]

Writes that the rainy weather prohibits soldiers from drilling. Mentions that he visited the Christian Commission and got three or four papers (newspapers or writing paper; the duties of the Commission's delegates required them to provide reading...

GLC07460.049

to his parents, [brother-in-law], and sister

Writes that there has been a small pox outbreak in Nashville and a hospital has been set up for Wheeler's company. Reassures his family that he is not at risk because his vaccine is still good. Reports that the major of the 13th [Illinois] and...

GLC07460.063

to his sister Martha

Remarks on a recent sermon he heard at the Post Chapel. He reports on the deaths of soldiers and soldiers' family members. Addressing his brother-in-law, he writes about a group of drafted men from Michigan that are presently at camp. Inquires...

GLC07460.067