Smith, David V.M., 1823-1863 to Charles
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC04189.15 Author/Creator: Smith, David V.M., 1823-1863 Place Written: Ellicott's Mills, Maryland Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 1862/11/4 Pagination: 4 p. : envelope. Order a Copy
He describes non-stop guard duty to his son Charles. Smith also tells the story of a young drummer boy his son's age, who snuck out of camp in a flour barrel in order to visit town. He advises his son not to become a soldier.
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