Letters, 1861-1862.

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Letters, 1861-1862.

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Goodrich's letters to his family describe his life as a soldier in the 2nd Illinois Cavalry Regiment; conditions at Paducah and Columbus, Kentucky; and Union Army hospitals at Paducah, noting that some wounded from the Battle of Shiloh were quartered there. He also discusses personal matters; weather; camp conditions; speculates as to the future of his regiment; and notes the death of his friend Tom Butler and describes his funeral.

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Goodrich, Watson.

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Soldier. From the description of Letters, 1861-1862. (Filson Historical Society, The). WorldCat record id: 49234588 ...

United States. Army. Illinois Cavalry Regiment, 2nd (1861-1865)

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