Wheeler, Lysander, 1837-1917 to his parents, brother-in-law, and sister
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC07460.068 Author/Creator: Wheeler, Lysander, 1837-1917 Place Written: Nashville, Tennessee Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 8 January 1864 Pagination: 3 p. : envelope ; 20 x 26 cm. Order a Copy
Writes that the weather is very cold and has been as low as nineteen degrees below zero. Complains of the lack of fire wood provided for the soldiers. Reports that Major [Everell Fletcher] Dutton of Sycamore, Illinois has returned to the regiment. Asks that he be sent a pocket handkerchief, towel, and ointment.
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