John Wheeler Letter : June 22, 1862
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This is a letter from John Wheeler, a union soldier, to his family and friends in his hometown. Wheeler talks about the letters he's received and sent, including part of his pay that he sent home. He continues to talk about money, asking how much a colt was sold for and if his family had settled their debts with two men from his hometown. Wheeler describes the skirmish that took place right next to his company's camp. This letter also includes a short note from June 23, 1862, reporting a severe thunderstorm and being able to obtain stamps.
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John Wheeler Papers (c.00006)
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- No Copyright
- Date Created
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1862-06-22
- Subjects
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Chores
Crops
Livestock
Agricultural prices
Animals
American Civil War (United States : 1861-1865)
Debt
Wages
Postal rates
Prices
Landscapes
Weather
Well-being
Military camps
Armed Forces--Leaves and furloughs
United States
Armed Forces--Military life
Guard duty
Raids (Military science)
United States. Army of the Potomac
- Material Type
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Correspondence
- Language
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English
- Extent
- 4 pages
- Holding Institution
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Michigan State University. Archives and Historical Collections
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