Woolston, Benjamin A., fl. 1864-1865 to Charles Woolston
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC03523.26.10 Author/Creator: Woolston, Benjamin A., fl. 1864-1865 Place Written: Bucks County, Pennsylvania Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 21 November 1864 Pagination: 2 p. ; 24.7 x 19.5 cm. Order a Copy
Letter to Charles signed by both his mother, M. Woolston, and his father, who signed with his initials, B.A.W. His father tells him to try and save his money, and asks Charles to let him know if he is staying in a barrack or tents. His mother writes that she is happy to hear from him. Wants him to try to get detailed for a job in the camp because it will be safer for him. Asks if there are pickpockets there and advises him to keep all his clothes. Warns him, "keep out of bad company and shun all bad habbits such as gambling drinking whisky make no bets with any body for they know you are young and they are all ready for your money some fashion if they can get it."
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