Ticknor, Horace L., 1836-1864 to father, mother, brother and sister
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC03523.30.08 Author/Creator: Ticknor, Horace L., 1836-1864 Place Written: Cincinnati, Ohio Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 5 November 1862 Pagination: 3 p. : Height: 19.6 cm, Width: 24.6 cm Order a Copy
Ticknor writes to his family from Camp Dennison in Ohio. Reports he will return to his regiment the following day. States his regiment is in either Alabama or east Tennessee. Informs he sent his "likeness" to them. Expresses his desire for the war to be over. Comments it is raining and the trip back to his regiment will be difficult, "...but a soldier has to go rain or shine." Letter is very fragile with a small hole and an emblem.
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