Gardner, Horace B., fl. 1862 To Nellie
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02665.01 Author/Creator: Gardner, Horace B., fl. 1862 Place Written: Albany, New York Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 5 July 1862 Pagination: 4p. : envelope ; 20.2 x 13 cm. Order a Copy
Horace B. Gardner writes to Nellie Boardman from Fort Albany, where he is stationed with the 14th regiment. After writing that he has never heard her name before, he decribes his Fourth of July celebration, a picnic and fireworks. He writes about the fort and camp life. Gardner identifies the "Sutler" as the worst enemy to the soldiers, listing the high prices of his goods. This letter is on McClellan lettersheet with McClellan patriotic image envelope. Written at Fort Frederick (also known as Fort Albany).
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