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9 February 1863
Wright, Sereno A., fl. 1862-1863
to Mother and Elmira
Lately they have been living good. The rations are more than enough. The cook house was recently inspected. The Colonel got sick and was taken to the hospital.
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10 February 1863
to Mother and Sister
There has been some fighting. Deals have been attempted. There was a proposal in which they said they'd give them the rest of the state if they gave them back all their enslaved people. It is rumored that the water where they are is poisoned since...
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6 March 1863
to Mother and Sister Elmira
He contracts the measles and is taken to the hospital. Some of the men have died from the measles. But he is sure he will get better.
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12 March 1863
to Sister Rosetta
He tells her how he contracted measles. His friend Newell also has the measles so they have been keeping each other company. George came to visit.
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15 March 1863
to D.L. Platts
He informs him that Newell has died. Sereno spoke to him on his deathbed where he said his sickness was a providence of god.
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20 March 1863
Gunboats and troops are now operating against Port Hudson. Everyday he is gaining strength but his blood is now out of order and he caught lice while in the hospital. He refers to Newell as one of his best earthly friends.
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23 March 1863
Several gunboats managed to pass up by the rebel batteries and will eventually cut off their supplies. They haven't been paid yet but he keeps hoping they will soon. Watrons has been promoted to 2nd Lt.
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25 March 1863
There has been a movement of the army. They cut off supplies to the rebel batteries as they intended. They are under marching orders but may not go anywhere for a week or so. He talks about the cost of food. He has had to sell his pistol just to buy...
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15 April 1863
They got on a boat going away from Baton Rouge. He is sick of the war. The possibility that it might end soon are getting bleaker. He has no money to spend on good food.
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1 May 1863
They have had a very successful expedition, driving the rebels back and capturing a great many prisoners. The food has improved greatly and they are doing their own cooking. He doesn't know when they will be paid so he asks for money.
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