Ekings, Thomas, fl. 1862-1864 to Sarah Ogden
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC06559.026 Author/Creator: Ekings, Thomas, fl. 1862-1864 Place Written: s.l. Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 12 Novermber 1863 Pagination: 6 p. : envelope Height: 20.5 cm, Width: 12.6 cm Order a Copy
Writes he has been sick, but has continued his duty, despite this. Says his illness was brought on by exposure and neglect, but by the time his regiment moves, he should be better. Believes he already sent Ogden a photograph, but says he will send another as soon as he can. Notes when his regiment moved out of Warrington, Virginia, the Rebel citizens of the town "expressed regret." After leaving Warrington, their division got into an engagement at the Rappahannock in which he judged the Rebels to be overconfident. His regiment did not fight in this engagement. Mentions that the Rebels are "supposed to be formed in line near Culpepper." There are several Rebel camps in the vicinity, which appear to be winter encampments. Writes he has been promoted to the position of first Lieutenant of the company. States the weather has been extremely cold, and he believes that they will be subjected to a very severe winter.
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