Mallison Family Letter : circa 1861

George lets his father know that he enlisted in the army for a three month term of duty. George describes details of camp life at Camp Taylor in Cleveland, Ohio. He notes that paper is scarce, he lists the kinds of food that are available to them, and he mentions that they sleep on straw.

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In Collections: Mallison Family Collection (c.00675)

Copyright Status: No Copyright

Date Created: 1861

Authors: Hewes, George W., -1863

Subjects: American Civil War (United States : 1861-1865)
United States. Army. Ohio Infantry Regiment, 14th (1861-1865)
Food--Social aspects
Equipment and supplies
Sanitation
Military camps
Recruiting and enlistment

Material Type: Correspondence

Language: English

Extent: 3 pages

Holding Institution: Michigan State University. Archives and Historical Collections

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Mallison Family Letter : circa 1861

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