The full content of this document is only available to subscribing institutions. More information can be found via www.amdigital.co.uk
If you believe you should have access to this document, click here to Login.
| Field name | Value |
|---|---|
| Collection Reference Number | GLC08300.08 |
| From Archive Folder | Confederate Private, 57th NC, Archive of 51 letters. to mother and brother, some with Confederate patriotics. |
| Title | James Addison Lowrie to Mother regarding his health and food |
| Date | 18 October 1862 |
| Author | Lowrie, James Addison (fl. 1862-1864) |
| Document Type | Correspondence |
| Content Description | In bed with the mumps, but expects to be well again soon. Does not like having to pay for food that is scarce like chicken or sweet potatoes, but hasn't been able to eat much anyway. |
| Subjects | Civil War Military History Confederate Soldier's Letter Soldier's Letter Confederate States of America Health and Medical Diet and Nutrition Soldier's Pay |
| People | Lowrie, James Addison (fl. 1862-1864) |
| Place written | North of Richmond |
| Theme | The American Civil War; Health & Medicine |
| Sub-collection | Papers and Images of the American Civil War |
| Additional Information | Folder Information: Confederate Private, 57th NC, Archive of 51 letters. To Mother and Brother, some with Confederate patriotics. Fought the Army of Northern Virginia from Fredericksburg to Mine Run, Drewery's Bluff, Cold Harbor and around Appomattox. Wounded at Fredericksburg and Meyers Cave, lost a leg. Excellent content |
| Copyright | The Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History |
| Module | Civil War, Reconstruction and the Modern Era: 1860-1945 |
| Civil War: Recipient Relationship | Mother |
| Civil War: Unit | 57th NC |