Civil War letters, 1864.

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Civil War letters, 1864.

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The collection contains ten letters, nine of which are written from Worden in Scottsboro, Alabama to his wife, Fannie, in Albion, Indiana. In his letters, Worden describes the countryside of Scottsboro, berates himself for being homesick and writing home so frequently, discusses his daily life, and speaks of feeling ill. The last letter is written to Fannie from Frank J. Saltzgiver, a member of Company B of the 12th Indiana Volunteers, on 21 March 1864. Saltzgiver writes that he was a friend of Worden's and he regretfully informs Fannie that her husband has died of typhoid fever.

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Worden, Fannie.

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Worden, George N. (George Newton), 1889-

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George E. Worden from Albion, Indiana, enlisted in the Union army on 9 January 1864. Worden served in the 12th Indiana Regiment, Company B, in Scottsboro, Alabama. During the short time Worden was in service, he became ill. A letter shows that Worden possibly died on or before 21 March 1864; however, military records show that Worden died on 22 March 1864. It is believed that Worden died of typhoid fever, leaving behind his wife, Fannie, and his daughter, Adda. From the description o...

United States. Army. Indiana Infantry Regiment, 12th (1861-1865)

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