Mattoon Letter : December 25, 1861
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Gershom writes his sister to update her on his experiences since he enlisted in the First Michigan Lancers. Gershom notes that frequent quarrels break out in camp though they are relatively innocuous. Also, many soldiers have deserted or are seeking furloughs.
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Mattoon Family Papers (LC.00019)
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- No Copyright
- Date
- 1861-12-25
- Authors
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Mattoon, Gershom W., 1842-1911
- Subjects
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American Civil War (United States : 1861-1865)
Armed Forces--Leaves and furloughs
United States
Military morale
Armed Forces--Military life
Food--Social aspects
Equipment and supplies
Military camps
Drill and minor tactics
Recruiting and enlistment
Desertion, Military
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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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