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Letter from George at camp near Winchester, Tenn., to his sister Eliza, 1863 August 13 and September 3

 File — Folder: 3, item: 10
Identifier: II
Scope and Contents Note George describes an intense bout of diarrhea that had been with him for several days. He writes of all those back home who are being drafted, saying that they should all enjoy there hard earnings in a peaceful country after this cruel war is over. He also expresses his joy at receiving letters from his family and friends. He remarks that he expects some action at Chattanooga as Rosecrans closes in on Bragg's army of 50,000, remarking that he will eather...
Dates: 1863 August 13 and September 3