Jackson, Edwin, fl. 1862-1865 to William Jackson
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC00203.08 Author/Creator: Jackson, Edwin, fl. 1862-1865 Place Written: Sioux City, Iowa Type: Autograph letter signed Date: December 20, 1863 Pagination: 4 p. : Height: 24.1 cm, Width: 19.9 cm Order a Copy
Edwin Jackson describes troop movements across the plains to Fort Thompson, and writes about the cold and stormy weather, which has caused the soldiers to nickname the march the "Moscow Expedition." He discusses the food he's eaten (salt pork and "flip flaps"), his weight gain of five pounds, and how he will relax if he gets a furlough at home. He uses the Dakota phrase "wash-ta-do," which he says means "very good."
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