Letter from J. T. Brown to his uncle, 1863 November 3

Collection Name:

Brown Family Correspondence, 1861-1870

Title:

Letter from J. T. Brown to his uncle, 1863 November 3

Creator:

Brown, Joseph T.

Creator Role:

Author

Accession / Call Number:

2007.008 (m)

Object ID:

2007.008.002

Date:

1863/11/03

Type of Material:

textual record

Physical Description:

1 letter

Language:

English

Scope and Content:

Letter from J. T. Brown in Dundee, IL, to his uncle dated November 3, 1863. In the letter, Brown provides an update on his and Daniel's experience during the Civil War. Includes information on Daniel's injury, noting he was sent home to recover until June 4th, when he was ordered to return to his troop, but due to all the marching orders and his leg injury, he was sent to be a cook at the hospital in Nashville. Brown then goes on to discuss his heath, which has been damaged by the war, and provides updates on the casualties of recent battles.

Subjects:

Correspondence , United States--History--Civil War, 1861-1865 , Military leaves and furloughs , Military orders , Wounds and injuries , Health

Locations:

Dundee, IL
Murfreesboro, TN

People:

Brown, Joseph T. , Brown, Daniel

Terms of Use:

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Credit Line:

Gift of Elsie Brown.

Restrictions:

Available for research.

Level Description:

Item