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J. K. Knopp Letter, 1864 November 13

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Scope and Contents Note From the Collection: In this letter written from Chickamauga by James K. Knopp to his cousin James H. Knopp of Castalia, Ohio, Knopp writes that he is doing well and considering applying for a Christmas furlough. He speaks of his extreme debt to creditors and the necessity of taking in other soldier's washing for extra money. He tells of suffering from the bloody flucksor dysentary for several weeks and mentions that several of his fellow soldiers are suffering continually from the same affliction. He comments...
Dates: 1864 November 13