18 November 1862
Nugent, John Perry, 1844-1920
Autograph letter signed
Title: to Anne L. Nugent
Writes to his mother because he has the opportunity to send a letter by hand. Comments that his shoes wore out and he had to walk 500 miles through Kentucky barefoot. Clothing and shoes in his unit are in similarly bad condition. Reports that his health is bad; he has had diarrhea for two months and still has it. He wants to return home on furlough, but his General will not allow it. A sister of an acquaintance has sent him socks. Notes that his company started with 112 men; it is now at 47. The captain has returned home to gather more conscripts under the draft. Speaks highly of the…
GLC03135.01.05
