Ekings, Thomas (fl. 1862-1864) to Sarah Ogden
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC06559.027 Author/Creator: Ekings, Thomas (fl. 1862-1864) Place Written: Trenton, New Jersey Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 28 February 1864 Pagination: 7 p. : envelope ; 20.1 x 12.9 cm. Order a Copy
Writes from camp near Perrine. Says upon arriving at Trenton, he received orders to proceed to Washington, D.C. with a detachment of deserters and "stragglers." Describes his activities at camp and the various people he met during the course of his duties. Also describes an industrious escape attempt by a group of Rebel prisoners, which he and his men thwarted. Informs Ogden that a detachment of recruits will be sent to Chattanooga, Tennessee. Expresses his anger over the way Mr. Patterson treats Ogden and says, "he used language to me which to a soldier was an insult," and calls Mr. Patterson a copperhead. Also requests Mr. Ogden call Wenderoth and Taylor to ask them to make him 12 carte de visites.
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