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| Field name | Value |
|---|---|
| Collection Reference Number | GLC06298.03 |
| From Archive Folder | Collection of John A. Bogert |
| Title | John A. Bogert to Jacob C. and Mrs. Bogert about marching with his regiment to an unknown destination and his recovery from an illness |
| Date | 7 June 1863 |
| Author | Bogert, John A. (fl. 1863-1865) |
| Recipient | Bogert, Jacob C. Bogert, Mrs. Jacob C. |
| Document Type | Correspondence |
| Content Description | Bogert writes to his parents from camp near White House, Virginia. Relates that he was previously ill but is feeling better. States that his regiment is marching, but is unsure of their destination. Expects that they are travelling to Richmond, Virginia, possibly to meet with regiments that were at Suffolk, Virginia. Patriotically declares "I do not know or care particularly where we go all I want Is to do my duty In whatever place they may send us ... " States that General John James Peck is present in camp. Instructs his parents to send correspondence to Fort Monroe, Virginia. |
| Subjects | Civil War Military History African American Troops Union Forces Soldier's Letter Union Soldier's Letter Union General Military Camp Health and Medical |
| People | Bogert, Jacob C. (fl. 1863-1865) Bogert, Mrs. Jacob C. (fl. 1863-1865) Bogert, John A. (fl. 1863-1865) Peck, John J. (John James) (1821-1878) |
| Place written | Virginia |
| Theme | The American Civil War; African Americans; Health & Medicine |
| Sub-collection | Papers and Images of the American Civil War |
| Additional Information | Bogert served as Captain and Lieutenant Colonel of the 103rd Regiment, United States Colored Troops. The 103rd Regiment served at various locations in Georgia and South Carolina, and was mustered out 15-20 April 1866. |
| Copyright | The Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History |
| Module | Civil War, Reconstruction and the Modern Era: 1860-1945 |
| Civil War: Recipient Relationship | Father Mother |
| Civil War: Theater of War | Main Eastern Theater |
| Civil War: Unit | 103rd United States Colored Infantry |