Wheeler, Lysander, 1837-1917 to his parents and sister
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC07460.006 Author/Creator: Wheeler, Lysander, 1837-1917 Place Written: Scottsville, Kentucky Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 24 November 1862 Pagination: 4 p. : Height: 21 cm, Width: 25 cm Order a Copy
Writes that he and Darius have received money by way of Mrs. Warner, their captain's wife. He reports that General Dumont is issuing a notice in the papers identifying men who have deserted and offering a reward for their return. In response, the regiment voted that "it was justice to proceed in this manner." Wheeler writes that he and Darius are elated that they have their families support.
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