Trowbridge, Martin H. 1862 January 5 letter.

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Trowbridge, Martin H. 1862 January 5 letter.

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Trowbridge, a private in 'I' Company, 38th Ohio Infantry, writes to his parents from Somerset, KY. He describes a method he and his fellow soldiers have devised for heating their tent. He mentions a probably false report that Gen. Crittenden is coming from Cumberland Gap with an army of 5,000. He indicates that slaves are no longer allowed in camp.

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