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Letter from George W. Gordon to his wife, 1863 February 23

Collection Name:
George W. Gordon Papers
Title:
Letter from George W. Gordon to his wife, 1863 February 23
Creator:
Gordon, George Washington, 1834-1864
Creator Role:
Author
Accession / Call Number:
2014.002
Object ID:
2014.002.005.007
Date:
1863/02/23
Type of Material:
textual record
Physical Description:
1 item
Language:
English
Scope and Content:
Letter from George W. Gordon to his wife Angeline Streeter Gordon dated February 23, 1863. Gordon discusses his recent promotion to Captain on the 15th of February. He mentions the pride he has in his various titles and how not going back to New Hampshire when he was sick helped him. He also mentions General Hooker's efforts to organize the Union Military structure.
Organizations:
United States. Army. New Hampshire Infantry Regiment, 2nd (1861-1865)
Terms of Use:
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Credit Line:
Gift of Jane L. Gordon in memory of the George E. Gordon family of Suncook, NH.
Restrictions:
Available for research.
Level Description:
Item
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