Wheeler, Lysander, 1837-1917 to his sister Martha
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC07460.067 Author/Creator: Wheeler, Lysander, 1837-1917 Place Written: Nashville, Tennessee Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 28 December [1863] Pagination: 4 p. : envelope Height: 20 cm, Width: 26 cm Order a Copy
Remarks on a recent sermon he heard at the Post Chapel. He reports on the deaths of soldiers and soldiers' family members. Addressing his brother-in-law, he writes about a group of drafted men from Michigan that are presently at camp. Inquires about the "Sons of T" [The Sons of Temperance] and his membership status. Continued on December 19th. Wishes his family a happy new year. Describes holiday festivities between the soldiers and officers.
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