“Letters from the Front” by John Truex, Company D, 82nd Regiment, Indiana Volunteers
by John Truex & Vicky Truex GeislerAugust 27, 1862 (Camp Emerson) “Dear Wife” This letter was apparently written shortly after his arrival at Camp Emerson because he comments: “We have not drawed our clothes yet.” At this early date, the ugly reality of war has not yet dawned: “We are enjoying ourselves very well, getting as much to eat as soldiers […]
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