Letter, August 19, 1862.

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Letter, August 19, 1862.

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Letter to his brother John who had just enlisted as a prinvate in the 123rd Illinois Infantry. Discusses John's enlistment, various people they knew, some of the activities of William's regiment, and the beauty of Mississippi.

4 p.

Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library

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Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library

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Morgan, William H., b. ca. 1839.

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A native of Indiana, Morgan was living with his parents and five younger siblings, farming in Mattoon, Coles County, Illinois. He enlisted in the 38th Illinois Infantry, Company E as a private on August 2, 1861. He was promoted to sergeant and transferred to the signal corps in November 1863. From the description of Letter, August 19, 1862. (Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library). WorldCat record id: 436774263 ...

Morgan, John, 1842-1927

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United States. Army. Illinois Infantry Regiment, 38th (1862) Company E.

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