Richart, William R., fl. 1864 to Sarah Ogden
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC06559.081 Author/Creator: Richart, William R., fl. 1864 Place Written: Virginia Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 27 January 1864 Pagination: 4 p. : envelope ; 26.5 x 21.5 cm. Order a Copy
Writes from Camp Convalescent near Fort Bernard. Says while in Philadelphia, he got in the habit of drinking, and the "temptations" made him want to get away from the hospital. Describes his trip from the hospital to the Convalescent Camp in detail, including the meal he ate upon arrival at the camp. He concludes by thanking "the Ladies of Ward B."
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