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to Sarah Ogden

Writes from Camp Russell. Says they have had good weather since they left, and he mentions that both Alfred and William are doing well. Notes Private McLaughlin was injured "very severely while bathing in the canal last week, striking his head upon...

GLC06559.146

to Sarah Ogden

Writes to his wife from camp near Waynesboro. Says after arriving in Waynesboro and "resting for a day, we were sent on a reconnaisance [sic] in force (our whole division) under Sam Smith into 'My Maryland.'" They came within a short distance of...

GLC06559.147

to Sarah Ogden

Writes from a field near the Maryland border. Says his regiment has not received any rations, and they have "been on short allowance" since they left Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. The men have been buying their own bread, and they finally got coffee...

GLC06559.148

to Sarah Ogden

Writes from his camp near Hagerstown. Says his regiment left their camp at Waynesboro, [Pennsylvania], and marched "through pelting rain." They arrived just outside of Hagerstown last evening and found that the rebels were occupying the town....

GLC06559.149

to Sarah Ogden

Writes to his wife over a three day period, Sunday afternoon, Monday, and Tuesday morning.

Sunday afternoon: Writes that the men marched from Hagerstown, Maryland to their present site, "leaving there, last night about midnight, & halting on the...

GLC06559.150

to Sarah Ogden

Writes that his regiment has been selected for a term of duty lasting three months, unless they get an earlier discharge. Says his regiment was digging trenches "all last night," while ammunition was being distributed to the soldiers. Notes he is...

GLC06559.151

to Sarah Ogden

Writes a brief letter to his wife informing her they they just received marching orders to an unknown destination. Says there were "many exciting rumors in camp this afternoon," but there is no definite information as to where they will be traveling...

GLC06559.152

to Sarah Ogden

Writes to his wife from Camp Rest, near Greencastle. Writes that he is anxious to hear from home. Says he has become extremely homesick, and he cannot wait to return to his family. Notes his duty is completed, and he should be sent home soon...

GLC06559.153

[Name tag]

Brass name tag stamped "E. H. Ogden, Riverton, New Jersey."

GLC06559.157

Quaker marriage certificate for Edward H. Ogden and Sarah M. Perot

Large vellum marriage certificate signed by the bride and groom as well as members of the meeting.

GLC06559.160