Smith, Asa, fl. 1861-1862 to sister
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC03696.10 Author/Creator: Smith, Asa, fl. 1861-1862 Place Written: Hampton, Virginia Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 20 October 1861 Pagination: 4 p. ; 20.4 x 12.7 cm. Order a Copy
to sister He says there is nothing new to report except the arrival of more troops. One of the soldiers in Company C deserted and will either run to the "secesh camp" or be shot if he returns. He praises Colonel Wyman for his character, saying
"for my part, I like him better every day." There are many ships in the shipyard, including a cigar company boat that is being used by the military. He received a letter from Wallace [his brother who enlisted in the Mass. 22nd], and Wallace is in good spirits. Numbered in pencil "18." Written at Camp Hamilton.
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