Brunt, William, fl. 1863-1865 to Martha Weir
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC07006.12 Author/Creator: Brunt, William, fl. 1863-1865 Place Written: s.l. Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 1861-1865 Pagination: 2 p. ; 25 x 19.5 cm. Order a Copy
Writes Martha about a pledge he has refused to sign - "the tobacco part is all I object to." Reasons that tobacco is necessary for soldiers. Stresses how busy and complicated camp life is. Mentions Robert, who is being discharged from the army after three years of service. Writes about a sixteen year-old boy in his camp who has earned money to care for his family and works as a fifer in one of the black soldiers' regiments.
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