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| Field name | Value |
|---|---|
| Collection Reference Number | GLC03858.01.02 |
| From Archive Folder | Collection of John A. Parrot |
| Title | John A. Parrott to Sophia Parrott discussing his boredrom and the weight he has gained since he enlisted |
| Date | 29 January 1862 |
| Author | Parrott, John A. (fl. 1862-1864) |
| Recipient | Parrott, Sophia |
| Document Type | Correspondence |
| Content Description | sister [Sophia Parrott] They are camped near Mumfordsville, on the north side of Green River. John believes they will stay there until 1 March but complains that he "enlisted for something els[e] than lying in camp and doing nothing." He is quite well and has gained twenty pounds since they went into camp. Henry is teaching at the same school as he did last winter. Signed with the rank of Lieutenant. |
| Subjects | Civil War Military History Union Forces Union Soldier's Letter Soldier's Letter Infantry Education Health and Medical |
| People | Parrott, John A. (fl. 1862-1864) Parrott, Sophia (fl. 1862-1864) Parrott, Henry C. (fl. 1861-1865) |
| Place written | Camp Wood, Mumsfordville, Kentucky |
| Theme | The American Civil War; Health & Medicine; Education |
| Sub-collection | Papers and Images of the American Civil War |
| Copyright | The Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History |
| Module | Civil War, Reconstruction and the Modern Era: 1860-1945 |
| Civil War: Recipient Relationship | Sister |
| Civil War: Theater of War | Main Western Theater |
| Civil War: Unit | 34th Illinois Infantry, B company |