Wheeler, Lysander, 1837-1917 to his sister Martha [Spohn] and family
Order a pdf of this item here.
A high-resolution version of this object is available for registered users. LOG IN
Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC07460.051 Author/Creator: Wheeler, Lysander, 1837-1917 Place Written: Nashville, Tennessee Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 1 October 1863 Pagination: 8 p. : envelope ; 20 x 12 cm. Order a Copy
Reports on the continuous rainy weather. Comments on the quality of tents the soldiers are living in, stating that if they lived off what the government gave them it would be like lying on the ground with " two bed sheets over a ridge pole for a cover." Writes that three Army Corps will be passing through Nashville on their way to reinforce Rosecrans. Informs his family that a building in Nashville used as a barracks for imprisoned rebels has partially caved in, killing and injuring some ninety-five people. Hopes that his hometown friend, Ella Lattin, recovers her health. Writes that he will make his mother a ring when he finds a nice shell. Continues the letter on October 2nd. Describes receiving some shirts and food from home and spoils from a fellow soldier's maraudering. He is very thankful to his family and writes that he doesn't know how to repay them "unless it is to shoot a rebel." Reports that General Hooker is currently in Nashville to join the Army.
Citation Guidelines for Online Resources
The copyright law of the United States (title 17, United States Code) governs the making of photocopies or other reproductions of copyrighted material. Under certain conditions specified in the law, libraries and archives are authorized to furnish a photocopy or other reproduction. One of these specific conditions is that the photocopy or reproduction is not to be “used for any purpose other than private study, scholarship, or research.” If a user makes a request for, or later uses, a photocopy or reproduction for purposes in excess of “fair use,” that user may be liable for copyright infringement. This institution reserves the right to refuse to accept a copying order if, in its judgment, fulfillment of the order would involve violation of copyright law.