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Collection Reference Number GLC06559.145
From Archive Folder Collection of Sarah Perot Ogden 
Title Edward H. Ogden to Sarah Ogden regarding tea with the Quartermaster, the inhabitants of Harrisburg and the weather
Date 21 June 1863
Author Ogden, Edward H. (fl. 1853-1865)  
Recipient Ogden, Sarah Perot  
Document Type Correspondence
Content Description Writes from Camp Russell. Says he has not been able to write for a long time, but reports his health is very good and his duty as an orderly sergeant is keeping him busy. Believes his Captain, William Allen, is a "fine officer and the men are all pleased with him." Mentions he and his first and second lieutenants were invited by their Quartermaster, to tea at his father's house in Harrisburg. Says the inhabitants of Harrisburg became frightened and removed valuables from the city, when news of the rebel onslaught was received. Asks she sends him some of his cards in the next letter, so that he can call on Miss S. F. Haldeman, while in Harrisburg. Mentions it raining all of yesterday and the night before, and he had to camp in the open air because the men of his regiment have not yet obtained "any covering but overcoat and blanket." Notes the need for shelter is so great, they are having tents delivered to their camp. Tells her to "kiss all the children for me, & give my love to all."
Subjects Civil War  Military History  Union Forces  Women's History  Soldier's Letter  Union Soldier's Letter  Hospital  Entertaining and Hospitality  Health and Medical  Confederate States of America  Military Camp  Clothing and Accessories  Military Supplies  Children and Family  
People Ogden, Sarah Perot (b. 1831)  Ogden, Edward H. (fl. 1853-1865)  
Place written Harrisburg, Pennsylvania
Theme The American Civil War; Children & Family
Sub-collection Papers and Images of the American Civil War
Additional Information Sarah Perot Ogden was a Quaker from Philadelphia who took part in variety of philanthropic works such as assisting the Pennsylvania Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children. She was a member of the Pennsylvania Society of Colonial Dames of America, the Philadelphia Chapter of Daughters of the American Revolution, and President of the Philadelphia Home for Incurables. Both Ogden and her husband, Edward H. Ogden, were strong supporters of the Union cause. During the Civil War Ogden volunteered in a military hospital where she made daily visits. Her husband served as a Union soldier.
Copyright The Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History
Module Civil War, Reconstruction and the Modern Era: 1860-1945
Civil War: Theater of War Main Eastern Theater