August 27, 1862 (Camp Emerson) “Dear Wife” This letter was apparently written shortly after his arrival at Camp Emerson because he comments: “We have not drawed our clothes yet.” At this early date, the ugly reality of war has not...
August 27, 1862 (Camp Emerson) “Dear Wife” This letter was apparently written shortly after his arrival at Camp Emerson because he comments: “We have not drawed our clothes yet.” At this early date, the ugly reality of war has not...