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Hulslander, George, fl. 1865 to John Reeser

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC03523.43.24 Author/Creator: Hulslander, George, fl. 1865 Place Written: Carlisle, Pennsylvania Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 2 March 1865 Pagination: 6 p. : envelope Height: 20.2 cm, Width: 25.2 cm Order a Copy

Says that he is in good health and has enough to eat and a good place to sleep. Writes of the barracks being over crowded and more men piling in. Says nothing has taken place for a few days, however, a group of men may be sent out this afternoon. Speaks of the dreams he has of home and of "Mate." Tells of waking up the other day laughing over something he and "Mate" had been doing in his dream. Reminisces of home and wishes that the war was over. Writes of when they can all return to their homes and " this rebelin wiped out never to return again for as shure as this last I shall stay if I have my health as good as it is now..." Remembers telling "Mate" that he would try to be a good boy here but comments that all one does is play cards, swear, steal, and lie. Says that General George Meade's army will have to go somewhere else for reinforcements for he does not like his staff. Talks of not having a valentine this year. Letter is damaged causing minor text loss. Envelope is addressed to John Reeser; however, as the letter is addressed to a "Mate," it is possible that the envelope does not belong to this letter.

Hulslander, George, fl. 1865
Reeser, John, fl. 1862-1865
Meade, George Gordon, 1815-1872

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