Ogden, Edward H., fl. 1835-1865 to Sarah Ogden
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC06559.149 Author/Creator: Ogden, Edward H., fl. 1835-1865 Place Written: Hagerstown, Maryland Type: Autograph letter Date: 14 July 1863 Pagination: 2 p. : envelope ; 26.1 x 18.5 cm. Order a Copy
Writes from his camp near Hagerstown. Says his regiment left their camp at Waynesboro, [Pennsylvania], and marched "through pelting rain." They arrived just outside of Hagerstown last evening and found that the rebels were occupying the town. Mentions that [General Robert E.] Lee's army has not yet crossed the Potomac, but says that this is merely "the lull before the storm." General [George] Meade's army "is being posted, preparatory to the great struggle approaching." The letter ends abruptly because the regiment has just been ordered to move forward. In closing, Ogden states, "what would I not give to see you all once more - give my love to all & believe me thy affect[ionate] husband."
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