Mortimer, Caleb C.E., 1835-1862 to his wife
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC01898.02 Author/Creator: Mortimer, Caleb C.E., 1835-1862 Place Written: Maryland Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 15 June 1861 Pagination: 2 p. : Height: 25.3 cm, Width: 20 cm Order a Copy
Mentions he might be going down to Fort Monroe. "...the boys are in high spirtis at the Idea of going into active service and having an opportunity of making a mark for the sake of old Massachusetts." Speaks of his loyalty to the Boston Light Artillery and to the call of duty. Written from Relay Camp, near Baltimore, Maryland.
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