Albert Thompson, who practiced medicine in Vermontville, writes to his brother Almon and friend Robert Kedzie about his experience as a recently mustered in hospital steward for the 3rd Michigan Cavalry. Thompson conjectures that his regiment will ship out for St. Louis that week and he notes that numerous men have been unsuccessfully trying to get furloughs. Thompson goes on to mention that the military is buying good horses for ninety dollars and that he missed out on the pay for October. He closes by noting that his wife Alma was appointed as a Matron and may decide to accompany the regiment.
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