Ekings, Thomas, fl. 1862-1864 to Sarah Ogden
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC06559.023 Author/Creator: Ekings, Thomas, fl. 1862-1864 Place Written: s.l. Type: Autograph letter signed Date: February 16, 1863 Pagination: 3 p. : Height: 19.9 cm, Width: 13.3 cm Order a Copy
Writes from camp near "White Oak Chapel." Thanks Ogden for the sword and belt she sent him. Writes, "Father sent a letter when the Sword started but it has not reached me yet-probably it contained the list of names." Informs Ogden the men have been doing drills and parades, weather permitting. The rain is causing the road conditions to worsen. As a result, his company probably will not see action for many weeks. Says the men are in good spirits because they have received two months' pay. States he likes his new General better than his predecessor, [General Ambrose] Burnside. Concludes with the hope that the army will make a decisive move before it is time for him to go home. Includes an embossed seal in the upper left hand corner.
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