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Russell, E. S., fl. 1861-1862 Collection of E. S. Russell, G company, 65th regiment, Ohio, infantry [Decimalized .01-.23]

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC03523.50 Author/Creator: Russell, E. S., fl. 1861-1862 Place Written: Various Places Type: Header Record Date: 1861-1865 Pagination: 23 items Order a Copy

Most of the letters are written by E. S. Russell to his wife. There is a possibility that some of the letters are out of order due to no year being listed. Letters discuss camp life, marching experiences, and his health. Throughout his letters his health slowly deteriorates. One document appears to be a prayer written in German. Collection includes five items with folk cures, incantations and recipes.

Russell, E. S., fl. 1861-1862

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