John Wheeler Letter : June 1, 1862
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This is a letter from John Wheeler, a union soldier, to his friends and family back home. Wheeler describes the battle of Hanover where many were killed and wounded. He thinks the war will go on longer because of the President's proclamation that called more men to join the armed forces, and the draft that forced men from the South to join the enemy's forces. Wheeler contemplates the end of slavery and the laws that will set the slaves free. He also asks for his family to send him stamps.
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John Wheeler Papers (c.00006)
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- No Copyright
- Date
- 1862-06-01
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African Americans
African Americans--Crimes against
Battle casualties
War wounds
American Civil War (United States : 1861-1865)
Desertion, Military
Postal rates
Property
Well-being
Military camps
Draft
Recruiting and enlistment
Military morale
Armed Forces--Military life
Military discipline
United States
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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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