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| Field name | Value |
|---|---|
| Collection Reference Number | GLC09273.07 |
| From Archive Folder | Collection of 50 letters of a soldier in the 189th regiment NY volunteers |
| Title | Letter from Horace J. Hammond to Eleanor Hammond discussing his recovery and life in camp |
| Date | 20 October 1864 |
| Author | Hammond, Horace J. |
| Recipient | Hammond, Eleanor |
| Document Type | Correspondence |
| Content Description | Glad to hear all is well. Sad to hear that [Silphey] had died and "sorry to hear that Charley was wounded." One of his comrade's guns had gone off, shooting him in the leg just above the ankle. The surgeon took the bullet out, and "it did not go through." Has been with the boys the whole time. His leg is rehabilitating quickly. "Can walk some" on the bad leg, but not completely. Still not much to do around camp. Weather is fine. Have not been in any real danger here. Joseph has gained seven pounds since he left. "They have sent plenty of men up to the front and they are going to take Petersburg and Richmond soon." More and more rebels desert every day, as many as 100 per day. The rebels have not even 100,000 men left in Petersburg and Richmond. "Today we are going to vote for President." Preparing winter quarters. "If the Lord is willing I shall come back to stay with you." Tells her to pray to the Lord. |
| Subjects | Soldier's Letter Union Forces Military History Injury or Wound Battle Marriage Health and Medical Military Camp President Election Union Soldier's Letter Civil War Death Weaponry Battle of Petersburg Battle of Richmond Confederate States of America Desertion Religion |
| People | Hammond, Horace J. (fl. 1864-1865) |
| Place written | City Point, Virginia |
| Theme | The American Civil War; Health & Medicine; Women in American History; Government & Politics |
| 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 | Wife |
| Civil War: Theater of War | Main Eastern Theater |
| Civil War: Unit | 189th New York Vols. |