Name/Title
Correspondence to Camp Washburn -- Feb 1862Entry/Object ID
BC.2010.022.430Tags
Copyright RestrictionScope and Content
Single sheet of paper with correspondence on both sides. The top margin has a large stamp of a soldier riding a horse and "Second Regiment Wisconsin Cavalry. Camp Washburn, Milwaukee, 186" in blue and orange ink. The writer finishes the date after Milwaukee. This one is from February 5th, 1862. Written in light black ink it is addressed to "Dear Cousin". It talks about wanting to go home, but being unable to until they are paid off according to the Captain. They are going to become infantry soon, but the writer will only go if they are cavalry. It finishes by talking about rations and longing for home. It is not signed.Collection
Brothertown CollectionCataloged By
Braaten, HattieArchive Items Details
Title
Correspondence to Camp Washburn -- Feb 1862Description
CorrespondenceDate(s) of Creation
Feb 5, 1862Search Terms
Civil War LettersLocation
Location
* Untyped Location
Digital OnlyCategory
PermanentDate
07/28/2023Reproductions
Notes
Brothertown Indian Nation holds physical copies and copyright; contact Brothertown for reproductions and publishing.Created By
hbraaten@oneidanation.orgCreate Date
07/28/2023Updated By
hbraaten@oneidanation.orgUpdate Date
07/28/2023