11 August 1861
Eldridge, William (fl. 1855-1861)
Autograph letter signed
Title: to George Eldridge
Regarding: Hardships and suffering of military life, poor mail delivery as he does not receive letters sent from home very often and vice versa, and an anecdote about a young boy originally a Yankee [from New Jersey] who joined the regiment after the Battle of Manassas. Also, expresses belief that he will be home by Christmas.
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