21 letters tagged with “food”
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Cecil writes on a lazy Sunday in camp about the poor weather, the condition of his uniform and clothing, and the state of his pay.
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Caroline writes to Cecil about her money situation, how she enjoys sending him things, complains how the government doesn’t care for their soldiers, and speaks about the local news.
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Cecil writes a letter to Caroline about a box of food they received from home, the state of his pay, and a brief story of Austin getting lost in the woods.
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In this letter, Cecil reassures his wife that although food has been scarce and fairly monotonous, he’s alright. He mentions working on their new winter huts, buying food from the sutler, and asks her to send some sausages.
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In this detailed letter, Cecil writes about how he loves looking up at the stars at night, how he spent Thanksgiving, a well-loaded box they received from home, and sickness in the regiment.
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In this entertaining letter, Cecil is in the midst of a small spat with Caroline. He defends himself, saying that he has not been drinking, and that he has been attending church. He mentions receiving a care box.
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A letter from Cecil, telling Caroline about their efforts to build huts for living in, Burnside being placed in charge of the army, and the ineptitude of their own Colonel Ross.
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Cecil writes a two-part letter, the first part written on the 8th which discusses the continued movements of the 20th Connecticut, the chance of getting enough leave to return home for a visit, and the locals in the area. The second part, written on the 10th, quickly notifies Caroline of the continued movements of the regiment.
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Cecil tells Caroline about life and camp on the march and the locals in and around Harpers Ferry.
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Cecil writes about a scare he experienced when some New York soldiers ended up in front of his line; the chance of moving more; possible impending battle; being on picket duty; and then advises Caroline on what to send in the next care box.