Burnett, Wellington Cleveland, 1829-1907 to his parents
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC00155.01 Author/Creator: Burnett, Wellington Cleveland, 1829-1907 Place Written: Cuernavaca, Mexico Type: Autograph letter signed Date: April 4, 1848 Pagination: 3 p. : address ; Height: 34 cm, Width: 39 cm Order a Copy
Writes about his enlistment and his promotion to sergeant. Tells his family about his ability to learn the drills faster than anyone in his company and mentions having seen combat. Discusses camp life, rations, and not having a uniform. Mentions the possibility of a promotion to lieutenant. Impression in the upper left-hand corner of an eagle clutching a scroll with a picture of a galleon.
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