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| Field name | Value |
|---|---|
| Collection Reference Number | GLC02751.29 |
| From Archive Folder | Collection of Sereno A. Wright, B company, 24th Regiment, Connecticut Infantry |
| Title | Sereno Wright to his sister Rosetta about the latest accomplishment of the army |
| Date | 25 March 1863 |
| Author | Wright, Sereno A. (fl. 1860-1863) |
| Recipient | Wright, Rosetta S. |
| Document Type | Correspondence |
| Content Description | There has been a movement of the army. They cut off supplies to the rebel batteries as they intended. They are under marching orders but may not go anywhere for a week or so. He talks about the cost of food. He has had to sell his pistol just to buy food as the hospital do not provide enough for him to regain his strength. He had to box up his friend Newell's belongings to send to his family. |
| Subjects | Soldier's Letter Union Forces Union Soldier's Letter Military History Civil War Children and Family Health and Medical Military Rations Military Camp Soldier's Pay Artillery Naval Finance |
| People | Wright, Sereno A. (fl. 1860-1863) |
| Place written | Baton Rouge, Louisiana |
| Theme | The American Civil War; Health & Medicine; Children & Family; Banking & Economics |
| Sub-collection | Papers and Images of the American Civil War |
| Additional Information | Collection of a soldier in the 24th Connecticut Volunteers who died in Louisiana. Includes 43 letters, 3 envelopes, 2 wedding announcements, 1 funeral announcement and 1 calling card. 34 of the letters date from 1862-1863, and the balance are family papers. |
| Module | Civil War, Reconstruction and the Modern Era: 1860-1945 |
| Civil War: Recipient Relationship | Sister |
| Civil War: Unit | 24th Connecticut Volunteers, "B" Company |