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22 November 1863
Alden, William H. (fl. 1844-)
to Mother
The big topic is reenlisting. He thinks he will do it because it would only be one more year for 402 dollars. He is sick of Indian territory and would rather go south.
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16 December 1863
They are now in the capital of Dakotah Territoty. He received a letter from E.M.S who says he is expecting a battle every day. The officers are sending for their wives.
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19 December 1863
He has no desire to go home because if he was there it would be very hard to leave again. He takes care of the captain's horse for an extra 5 dollars a month. Lately they have great food.
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11 January 1864
He is well except for a bad cold. It is very cold in the house. He wonders why he does not get Leslie's Illustrated papers anymore.
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24 January 1864
They moved again and are about 50 miles above Yankton. There is not much to do there. He is sending her some money.
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12 February 1864
He asks Louisa ro write to him because he wishes to have more correspondents. They have to haul their own hay and water. A mutual acquaintance started home and he expects him to see his mother while he is there.
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20 February 1864
He suggests she give things to Brad Ladow who is on furlough to give to him. There is a lot of sickness around Toledo. He has gotten taller since she saw him last.
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7 March 1864
He is very well and getting very fat. He got all the things she sent via Judd Sanborn. He talks about the money they're allowed for clothing.
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10 March 1864
He is getting very tall. He has also been growing homesick. There was a snowstorm.
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He thinks his mother should keep N. at school because it's better for him to have a good education than to work. A furlough is completely out of the question right now.
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