Romain Smith to his friend Frank regarding his self training as a telegraph operator - American History 1493-1945

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Field name	Value
Collection Reference Number	GLC06728.062
From Archive Folder	Collection of John F. Weeks, K company, 36th regiment, Illinois, infantry
Title	Romain Smith to his friend Frank regarding his self training as a telegraph operator
Date	5 January 1864
Author	Smith, Romain (fl. 1860-)
Document Type	Correspondence
Content Description	He writes that he is disappointed in not receiving as much correspondence as promised by his friend. Informs Frank that since the last time he wrote, he has taught himself how to use a telegraph machine. As a telegraph operator, he has been able to leave the regiment and receive up to $100 per month. Names several soldiers who have been killed or wounded and states that he will not go back to the regiment.
Subjects	Civil War Military History Union Soldier's Letter Soldier's Letter Union Forces Soldier's Pay Telegraph Death Injury or Wound
Place written	Nashville Depot, Chattanooga TN
Theme	The American Civil War; Science, Technology, Invention
Sub-collection	Papers and Images of the American Civil War
Copyright	The Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History
Module	Civil War, Reconstruction and the Modern Era: 1860-1945
Civil War: Recipient Relationship	Friend
Civil War: Unit	36th Regiment, infantry, Illinois, K company