Title
GLC03523.43.12: Nathan Bow to John Reeser, 14 September 1864.
Subject
Civil War and Reconstruction, 1861-1877
Description
Writes to John Reeser from Company B. Describes being about ten miles from fighting and hearing the soldiers firing at each other all the time. Comments that the rebels are "firing at our pickits every nights." Describes taking a man prisoner while on picket and sending him to head quarters. Informs Reeser that he will send ten dollars to him. Inquires after a friend who was sent to Philadelphia; sends message to have his friend join him in Company B.
Creator
Bow, Nathan (fl. 1864)
Source
The Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History (Collection)
Date
14 September 1864
Relation
GLC03523
Extent
4 p. : envelope ; 19.1 x 23.4 cm.
Language
English
Type
Autograph letter signed
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