Jackson, Edwin (fl. 1862-1865) to William Jackson
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC00203.02 Author/Creator: Jackson, Edwin (fl. 1862-1865) Place Written: Camp at Forest City, Minnesota Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 30 November 1862 Pagination: 4 p. ; 25.3 x 20.2 cm. Order a Copy
re: He discusses the cold weather and the regiment's need to build their own winter quarters. He grumbles about the hardships of the soldier's life (food, work, etc.) and writes about how much the regiment has walked since August, boasting that he is doing very well but reporting that Henry is not. He mentions the 1500 Indian prisoners the army is guarding.
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