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Letter from George W. Gordon to his wife, 1864 May 18

Collection Name:
George W. Gordon Papers
Title:
Letter from George W. Gordon to his wife, 1864 May 18
Creator:
Gordon, George Washington, 1834-1864
Creator Role:
Author
Accession / Call Number:
2014.002
Object ID:
2014.002.008.004
Date:
1864/05/18
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 May 18, 1864. Gordon discusses recent fighting that has occurred; he notes that only two men from his regiment have died including Captain Platt. He goes on to discuss how he has been sick and unable to work with his regiment. He also mentions financial matters.
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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