Alvah Marsh Letter : December 1863

Alvah notes that he has not been paid in four months, but he is happy to know he can take a 50 to 60 day furlough for only twelve to fifteen dollars. Alvah believes his ankle is getting better and he comments that the female nurses are taking very good care of him.

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In Collections: Alvah Marsh Papers (c.00110)

Copyright Status: No Copyright

Date Created: 1863-12

Authors: Marsh, Alvah

Subjects: American Civil War (United States : 1861-1865)
Wages
Wounds and injuries
Medical care
United States. Army. Michigan Infantry Regiment, 7th (1861-1865)
Armed Forces--Leaves and furloughs
United States
Military nursing
Women--Employment
Social networks

Material Type: Correspondence

Language: English

Extent: 2 pages

Holding Institution: Michigan State University. Archives and Historical Collections

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Alvah Marsh Letter : December 1863

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