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2 December 1862
Boston, John W., fl. 1862-1865
to wife and children
writes they have to survive on half rations.
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1863
writes that the regiment will be reorganized ina week. the new recruits will have to stay for the full term of enlistment. but they are confident the war will end before the term is up.
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sorry to hear that Mary (his daughter) was sick but hopes she is better now. refers to old friends and asks his wife to tell them he remembers them well and ask how they are getting along.
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February 1863
writing from the hospital where he is helping out. many are afflicted with the measles. prefers working in the hospital to picket duty.
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11 February 1863
in very good spirits because he is eating very good food lately. hopes his wife is getting fat. doesn't know when he'll get paid, but when he does, he'll send some money home.
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writes that while he has some health complaints like his side and his throat, he doesn't let it get him down because he has a duty to fulfill. talks about witnessing the death of a fellow soldier who got sick.
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12 April 1863
informs her that officers claim they will all be home in five months. fears that someone will ravish his wife while he is away, asks if she received the money he sent.
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13 April 1863
to wife
writes that he got paid and he will send her 30 dollars and if it gets to her safe he will send another 20 dollars.
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25 April 1863
glad that the children are doing well and hopes she will stay well. sent William a watch.
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28 April 1863
describes his sleeping arrangements and plans for a march coming up. the surgeon has exempted those with a disability.
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