Papers of Nelson G. Huson, 1862-1864.

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Papers of Nelson G. Huson, 1862-1864.

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Letters from Nelson G. Huson to his parents George T. and Maria Gabriel Huson reflect the experience of a Union soldier, including military operations, rations, religious meetings, civilians, Negroes, attempts to get a discharge, hospital work and medical care, and Huson's opinions of the war.

96 pieces, including photographs and ephemera.1 box.

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