Alvah Marsh Letter : November 21, 1862

Alvah complains that he has not received his pay and has no access to tobacco. Later, he appropriates black vernacular to express his dissatisfaction with the duties of a soldier.

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In Collections: Alvah Marsh Papers (c.00110)

Copyright Status: No Copyright

Date Created: 1862-11-21

Authors: Marsh, Alvah

Subjects: American Civil War (United States : 1861-1865)
Military morale
Wages
Race

Material Type: Correspondence

Language: English

Extent: 4 pages

Holding Institution: Michigan State University. Archives and Historical Collections

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Alvah Marsh Letter : November 21, 1862

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