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[Letter]: 1862-05-11 from Joseph to Mother

 File — Box: 0371, Box: 1, Item: 014

Scope and Contents

1862 May 11 from Sargt. Jos. D. Richardson (Head Quarters Co. C Washington D.C.) to Mother re: relates he is not well yet but getting better - bad cold. Has no news but the boys are getting tired of playing soldier and coming home but as long as he stays well he will stay until regiment is discharged. Received a letter from Eliza and says that he has judged her and her folks wrong. Asks about family and friends. [no envelope]

Dates

  • Creation: 1861 - 1973
  • Creation: Majority of material found within 1861 - 1864

Creator

Access Restrictions

Access Restrictions: Collection housed remotely. Users need to contact 24 hours in advance.

Extent

From the Collection: 0.5 Linear Feet ([1] box ; [94] items)

Language of Materials

From the Collection: English

Repository Details

Part of the Lehigh University Special Collections Repository

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