Title
GLC03523.43.13: Jacob M. Engberth to [Syrs] Glowner, 16 September 1864.
Subject
Civil War and Reconstruction, 1861-1877
Description
Writes that he is in the hospital and that he would like to see him and the boys. Complains about not being able to rest and looking over Washington and seeing all the action. Discusses the presidential race between "old Abraham" [Abraham Lincoln] and George B. McClellan. Comments that there will be peace if McClellan is voted in but "if old Abe Gets in the War is not Goen to stop till the South is Subdued and that wont take more then fore years more and then the Jonies will have to come under and then we will have Peace and no Sepration." Writes that there is plenty to eat, good nurses and doctors, and the hospital is two miles from the Capitol. On U.S. Sanitary Commission stationery.
Creator
Engberth, Jacob M. (fl. 1863-1864)
Source
The Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History (Collection)
Date
16 September 1864
Relation
GLC03523
Extent
4 p. : envelope ; 19.1 x 22.3 cm.
Language
English
Type
Autograph letter signed
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