Letters, 1852-1863, bulk 1862-1863.

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Letters, 1852-1863, bulk 1862-1863.

The collection contains mostly Civil War letters from George R. Smith to his wife and family, written from Camp Morton, Indianapolis, and various locations in Tennessee and Mississippi. There are also letters to Smith from his wife, Margaret C. Smith, Wolcotts Mills, LaGrange County, Ind. The letters discuss camp life and living conditions, and news of home. Other letters, 1852-1858, are miscellaneous letters to parents and relatives.

2 folders.

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SNAC Resource ID: 7018769

Indiana Historical Society Library

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Smith, George R., approximately 1831-1863

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Farmer and soldier, of Noble County, Ind. From the description of Papers, 1852-1863. (Indiana Historical Society Library). WorldCat record id: 70928755 ...

United States. Army. Indiana Infantry Regiment, 12th (1862-1865)

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Smith family

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Smith, Maggie, 1965-

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