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Fairchild, Lewis D., 1829-? to Sephronia Fairchild [incomplete]

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC03523.06.03 Author/Creator: Fairchild, Lewis D., 1829-? Place Written: Arlington, Virginia Type: Autograph letter Date: 20 February 1864 Pagination: 4 p. : envelope Height: 19.9 cm, Width: 24.9 cm Order a Copy

Fairchild writes to his wife from Fort Corcoran in Arlington, Virginia. It appears to be an incomplete letter as there is no signature and the text ends abruptly. Gives a history of his troops movements to date. Complains about the food and blames the government. Bought a coat, bed and blanket with his own money. Complains about the cold weather and illness among the troops. Is sending home ninety dollars. Reports that the company is still scattered along the route from Elmira to Fort Corcoran.

Fairchild, Lewis D., 1829-?
Fairchild, Sephronia, fl. 1864-1865

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