Stone, E.W. (fl. 1861-1865) to dearest wife
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02182.20 Author/Creator: Stone, E.W. (fl. 1861-1865) Place Written: Annapolis , MD Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 22 September 1861 Pagination: 12 p. ; 13.5 x 21.5 cm. Order a Copy
He is glad she has little Abby and she is taking her to meeting. He goes over all the various people he has heard that are sick and wishes them well.He writes that there is much sickness among the soldiers as well. Sadly many are wounded not in battle but by accident. He tells of an incident where the company was crossing the railroads and the cars came along wounding several men.
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