Bostock Letter : December 17, 1864

William notes that Lincoln has been elected and no one was surprised by the outcome. He is in Savannah, Georgia, after a long march with few rations and is worried about getting killed since his closest friends have fallen.

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In Collections: Bostock Family Papers (c.00562)

Copyright Status: No Copyright

Date Created: 1864-12-17

Authors: Bostock, William (Union soldier)

Subjects: American Civil War (United States : 1861-1865)
United States. Army. Michigan Infantry Regiment, 10th (1862-1865)
Lincoln, Abraham, 1809-1865
Death--Social aspects
Food--Social aspects
Elections
Armed Forces--Military life
Military morale

Material Type: Correspondence

Language: English

Extent: 4 pages

Holding Institution: Michigan State University. Archives and Historical Collections

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Bostock Letter : December 17, 1864

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