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| Field name | Value |
|---|---|
| Collection Reference Number | GLC03523.50.18 |
| From Archive Folder | Collection of E. S. Russell, G company, 65th regiment, Ohio, infantry |
| Title | Letter to Hannah E. Russell, from her cousin, discussing a rumour in camp that Army Corps may be mustered out of the service |
| Date | 27 April 1865 |
| Author | Vaughn, B.C. (fl. 1863-1865) |
| Recipient | Hannah E. Russell |
| Document Type | Correspondence |
| Content Description | Writes to his cousin from camp. Informs her that he was sorry to hear about her husband's death but says that he died for a good cause. Writes that he has seen a great many good men killed and a good deal of women and children left widowed and orphaned and he hopes that the war ends soon. Discusses a rumor in camp that the Army Corps have been ordered to return to their home State to be mustered out of the service. Reminisces about old times and looks forward to when they can see each other again. Writes that he does not feel any older since joining the war two years ago and has enjoyed good health the entire time. Sends his respects to her and the rest of the family and friends. The letter has watermark on the top left hand corner. |
| Subjects | Civil War Military History Union Forces Soldier's Letter Union Soldier's Letter Death Women's History Children and Family Health and Medical |
| People | Vaughn, B.C. (fl. 1863-1865) Russell, Hannah E. (fl. 1861-1865) |
| Place written | Raleigh, South Carolina |
| Theme | The American Civil War; Health & Medicine; Women in American History; Children & Family |
| Sub-collection | Papers and Images of the American Civil War |
| Additional Information | E.S. Russell enlisted as a private on 1 November 1861. He mustered into "G" Co. OH 65th Infantry. He died of disease on 8 May 1862 at Louisville, KY. |
| Copyright | The Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History |
| Module | Civil War, Reconstruction and the Modern Era: 1860-1945 |
| Civil War: Recipient Relationship | Wife |