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to Dearly Beloved

In Fitchburg they marched about and then took the cars again. They got to Lincoln Square where they marched around until it was time to set up camp. The tents arrived late. He asks for his beloved to send him some dish cloths. They got their rations.

GLC02182.06

to dear wife

He found a friend's shawl safe in the officers' tent. Many soldiers were sworn in to service. One boy tried to get a discharge because he never expected to go and only joined because the other boys taunted him. Written in Camp Lincoln

GLC02182.11

to dear wife

He describes the service and the biblical text that was read. He also describes a man named Cutting wo spent more money that anyone else. His days are filled with drilling and picket duty

GLC02182.21

to father

obtaining documentation from recruiter in Kingstown in order to expedite his transfer to the 91st Regiment, camp life, diet. Written on Hart Island

GLC02180.07

to dear wife

There was no military duty that day nd there are too many people in his tent. Sleeping is very uncomfortable. It has been boring lately. Je wishes he could see henry Paige. Written in Camp Lincoln

GLC02182.10