Jackson, Edwin, fl. 1862-1865 to William Jackson
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC00203.13 Author/Creator: Jackson, Edwin, fl. 1862-1865 Place Written: Helena, Arkansas Type: Autograph letter signed Date: July 14, 1864 Pagination: 4 p. : Height: 25.2 cm, Width: 20.9 cm Order a Copy
Edwin Jackson writes that the troops are in Arkansas, and he often has to stand guard duty; however, he would much rather be in the South and "run the chance of being shot and killed out and out" than be in Dakota "and be killed by degrees." He tells Bill not to worry about him, and that he and his fellow soldiers often feel that those at home are in more danger than they are in the field. He sends his patriotic regards to a boy that came home without an arm, and offers to kill a Rebel for him, reminding him that it is better to be wounded or killed than to be a Copperhead. He mentions a letter from Mrs. Thorn, the warm weather and his continuing good health, and reports that others at home and in "Selina" are well. Written at Camp Bedford.
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