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| Field name | Value |
|---|---|
| Collection Reference Number | GLC06298.05 |
| From Archive Folder | Collection of John A. Bogert |
| Title | John A. Bogert to Jacob C. and Mrs. Bogert discussing his new post and a trip to the opera |
| Date | 24 February 1865 |
| Author | Bogert, John A. (fl. 1863-1865) |
| Recipient | Bogert, Jacob C. Bogert, Mrs. Jacob C. |
| Document Type | Correspondence |
| Content Description | Bogert informs his parents that he has changed location to command the District of Columbus, with headquarters in Macon. Discusses a sum of money he might receive, and relates the route of his journey to Macon. States that he is in command of four companies, and doubts that his regiments will soon be mustered out. Relates that he attended the opera the previous night, performed by a New York troupe. Declares "I have not made any acquaintances here yet and do not think I shall I am going to keep to myself I have not tasted those Hickory nuts yet but will ... enjoy a pleasant Sunday afternoon eating Hickory Nuts." States that he has not heard recently from Mr. Willis, a Chaplain who often delivered his letters to his parents. |
| Subjects | Civil War Military History African American Troops Union Forces Soldier's Letter Union Soldier's Letter Religion Diet and Nutrition Children and Family Music Art, Music, Theater, and Film Soldier's Pay |
| People | Bogert, Jacob C. (fl. 1863-1865) Bogert, Mrs. Jacob C. (fl. 1863-1865) Bogert, John A. (fl. 1863-1865) Willis, Chaplain (fl. 1864) |
| Place written | Macon, Georgia |
| Theme | The American Civil War; African Americans; Arts & Literature |
| Sub-collection | Papers and Images of the American Civil War |
| Additional Information | Bogert served as Captain and Lieutenant Colonel of the 103rd Regiment, United States Colored Troops. The 103rd Regiment served at various locations in Georgia and South Carolina, and was mustered out 15-20 April 1866. |
| Copyright | The Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History |
| Module | Civil War, Reconstruction and the Modern Era: 1860-1945 |
| Civil War: Theater of War | Main Western Theater |
| Civil War: Unit | 103rd United States Colored Infantry |