Letter from George Sargent to his mother, 1863 February 10

Collection Name:

George Sargent Correspondence

Title:

Letter from George Sargent to his mother, 1863 February 10

Creator:

Sargent, George H., c. 1843

Creator Role:

Author

Accession / Call Number:

1976.003 (m)

Object ID:

1976.003.025

Date:

1863/02/10

Type of Material:

textual record

Physical Description:

1 letter

Language:

English

Scope and Content:

Letter from George Sargent to his mother, Caroline Sargent, dated February 10, 1863. In the letter, George discusses the weather and upcoming furlough, which he will leave for those who need it more than him. He notes they have seen several gold mines and steam mills, before discussing their food situation. He ends the letter by discussing his fellow soldiers' political views, his thoughts on freeing the slaves, and how they are sick of the war.

Subjects:

Correspondence , United States--History--Civil War, 1861-1865 , Military leaves and furloughs , African Americans , Political and social views , Slavery

Locations:

Virginia

People:

Sargent, George H., c. 1843 , Sargent, Caroline Rowell, 1822-1913

Organizations:

United States. Army. New Hampshire Infantry Regiment, 2nd (1861-1865)

Terms of Use:

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Credit Line:

Gift of Leon W. Barnes.

Restrictions:

Available for research.

Level Description:

Item