Ekings, Thomas, fl. 1862-1864 to Sarah Ogden

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GLC#
GLC06559.020-View header record
Type
Letters
Date
25 October 1862
Author/Creator
Ekings, Thomas, fl. 1862-1864
Title
to Sarah Ogden
Place Written
Bakersville, North Carolina
Pagination
3 p. : Height: 20.4 cm, Width: 12.7 cm
Primary time period
Civil War and Reconstruction, 1861-1877
Sub-Era
The American Civil War

Thanks Ogden for her kindness. Says he wished to write sooner, but found it impossible because of his regiment's movements. Reports seeing many battles, stating that Gaines Mills, Manassas, Cramptons Gap, and Antietam were "the hardest fought." Writes his regiment has been thinning lately due to their frequent engagements, but two more regiments have recently joined them. He reports that the men have received their winter clothing, and concludes by informing Ogden that he has been promoted to acting sergeant major. Includes an embossed seal in the upper left hand corner.

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