Ekings, Thomas, fl. 1862-1864 to Sarah Ogden
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC06559.025 Author/Creator: Ekings, Thomas, fl. 1862-1864 Place Written: Warrenton, Virginia Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 20 August cicra 1863 Pagination: 8 p. : envelope ; 17.5 x 11.2 cm. Order a Copy
Writes from camp near Warrenton, Virginia. Thanks Ogden for her letter and expresses his happiness that her husband, who is also in the militia, escaped the shelling of Carlisle unharmed. Says his company has "seen as hard service as any troops in the Army," and the men are glad they have only nine months left to serve. Reflects on the many lost lives of "noble fellows" and thanks God for sparing him during the Battle of Gettysburg. Describes his regiment's actions before and during the battle, in which several of the men were wounded or killed. Says, "I know it is wrong to cherish revengefull feelings, but as I seen the Rebels repulsed from every point with Terrible slaughter, I remember Fredericksburgh..." He believes that General George Meade should have "done his duty" and rather than "deafeating [sic] Lee [they] should have annihilated him." Says he was presented with a sword, which he plans to send home. Describes the discovery of several Rebels and the arrest and execution of a deserter. Informs Ogden that there is a Rebel Hospital nearby. In a postscript, tells Ogden that he is sending her a picture of himself. Includes an embossed seal in the upper left hand corner.
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