From Pvt. George Washington Vosseller, Co. H, 111th NY Inf to friend Mary

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From Pvt. George Washington Vosseller, Co. H, 111th NY Inf to friend Mary

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George Washington Vosseller

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October 9, 1862

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Letter home from soldier in prison camp

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Autor mentions Harpers Ferry surrender, being taken to Camp Doulas, and inconsistency in food access. This item includes an image of original letter, a transcription, discharge papers, and a photograph of the author, and one other soldier mentioned

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Letter on Spared & Shared

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October 1862

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Camp Douglas Chicago Illinois
Harpers Ferry Virginia

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Transcribed and posted online by William Griffing at Spared & Shared, used here with permission

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