Writer: William Harrison Githens Writer's location: Hospital, Chattahoochie River, Trinings (?) Station, GAAddressee: Daughter, 7/12/1864
unspecified — Box: 4, Folder: 16
Scope and Contents
Writes "Don't think how anxious we soldiers are to get letters on anything from home - reminding us of comfort and plenty-and the quiet times of peace" - Asks that his daughter attend diligently to her studies - Talks about his son Willie - Hopes Ma will have enough money to raise chickens and two or three pigs - Mentions that the sick and wounded get plenty to eat and are well cared for.Number of pages: 4
Dates
- 7/12/1864
Creator
- From the Collection: Rudin, Stephen (Collector, Person)
Language of Materials
Collection material in English
Extent
1.5 cubic feet. (1.5 cubic feet.)
Repository Details
Part of the Division of Rare and Manuscript Collections Repository
Contact:
2B Carl A. Kroch Library
Cornell University
Ithaca NY 14853
607-255-3530
607-255-9524 (Fax)
rareref@cornell.edu
2B Carl A. Kroch Library
Cornell University
Ithaca NY 14853
607-255-3530
607-255-9524 (Fax)
rareref@cornell.edu