Correspondence between George Mead and Susan Mead. Camp Randall, Madison, Wisconsin, 1862 May 8.
Scope and Contents
Has not heard from Susan in a long time; in good health and so is the regiment; secessionists are not doing well, with 350 in the hospital and dying every day; has not gotten his pay yet; boys had a fight with a merchant; Charley is back to full health and got a letter from Hattie; folks are well and Father talks of coming down after planting season; Dwight Root and a man named Sage deserted on the 6th; there is a $5 reward if the deserters are caught; Susan is not in good health; encloses $1.00 in this letter; will try to get home in June.
Dates
- Creation: 1862 May 8.
Creator
- From the Collection: Mead, George, 1837- (Person)
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Extent
From the Collection: 0.4 linear feet
Language of Materials
From the Collection: English
Repository Details
Part of the Truman State University, Pickler Memorial Library, Special Collections Manuscripts Repository