Letters, 1861 May 5-1862 Dec. 7.

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Letters, 1861 May 5-1862 Dec. 7.

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Letters to his wife, Mary, at 64 Southac St., Boston are full of affection for her and their daughter, Ida, concern for their financial welfare, and interest in the lives of his relatives in Plymouth and Bridgewater, from whom he receives newspapers and journals. Sent with his regiment to Fort Monroe, Hampton, Virginia, Alexander describes a life of laziness and inaction, with slaves waiting on the officers. The regiment is sent south with Burnside's Expedition to New Bern, N.C. Alexander is placed in command of a gunboat, the Hussar, and sees action in the battle of New Bern, in which he is wounded. He is eventually discharged because of disability.

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Alexander, Mary F.

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United States. Army. Massachusetts Infantry Regiment, 23rd (1861-1865)

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Alexander, William B., 1829-1900.

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Carpenter, born Plymouth, Mass. Captain, Co. E, 23rd Massachusetts Infantry Regiment. From the description of Letters, 1861 May 5-1862 Dec. 7. (Boston Athenaeum). WorldCat record id: 607646486 ...