Bettes, William H., fl. 1862-1865 to Lieutenant W. H. Betty
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02596.14 Author/Creator: Bettes, William H., fl. 1862-1865 Place Written: Washington, District of Columbia Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 1861-1877 Pagination: 2 p. : envelope ; 20.2 x 12.6 cm. Order a Copy
Writing a few lines to let Betty know that he sits up for most of the day but is very weak. Has all the care that he could wish for, and everything in the hospital is kept clean. The 60 to 70 patients there all seem to be doing well; Bettes does not think there is anyone who is dangerously sick and no one has died since he arrived at the Union Chapel Hospital in Washington. Believes he will apply for a discharge. Does not know if he can get one or not, but there is no harm in trying. Asks Betty to send him the letters that have arrived for him at camp. If he does not get his discharge, he will not be able to leave for ten days to two weeks. Does not know any war news and asks Betty to please write him with any war news. Written at Union Chapel Hospital in Washington, D.C.
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