Wheeler, Lysander, 1837-1917 to his parents, [brother-in-law], and sister
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC07460.026 Author/Creator: Wheeler, Lysander, 1837-1917 Place Written: Gallatin, Tennessee Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 30 April 1863 Pagination: 6 p. ; 19.5 x 24 cm. Order a Copy
Thanks his family for the letter and the trunk of food they sent him. He has packed his winter clothing and will be sending it home so as to not carry it around during the summer months. Writes that there is rumor that his regiment will join the main Army in Murfreesboro. In a separate letter dated the evening of April 30th, Wheeler describes seeing "the darkies" dance to the music of his regiment's band. He also writes that General Rosencrans' wife announced that fighting had commenced in Murfreesboro.
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