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Benjamin B. Brock Letter : March 9, 1863
No full textBenjamin bemoans the loss of thirty dollars that were stolen from his knapsack. He then expresses concern with the efficacy of the camp doctors, who seem to do more harm than good. Benjamin closes with a brief invective targeted at "Negro pets" whom he is tired of "taking care of" and he believes many Union soldiers feel similarly
Benjamin B. Brock Letter : November 14, 1862
No full textBenjamin notes that he is suffering from the "ague." After hearing rumors that his regiment will be sent to Memphis soon, Benjamin states that some soldiers left camp and went home in the hopes of avoiding military duty. Finally, he asks Sally about her living situation and her finances
Benjamin B. Brock Letter : March 1, 1863
No full textBenjamin writes that the camp hospitals are filled with the sick and he hears coughing wherever he goes. Benjamin asserts that he will not send any money home until he receives a letter from Sally. He also wants to know how people at home feel about the draft
Benjamin B. Brock Letter : May 30, 1863
No full textBenjamin is still awaiting orders to return to his regiment. He believes there is a possibility that he will serve as a cook. Benjamin mentions that there are many wounded and paroled prisoners in his camp and he goes on to explain how some of the wounded are funneled into the Invalid Corps
Benjamin B. Brock Letter : May 28, 1864
No full textBenjamin had another person write this letter because he was shot through the right hand at the Battle of Spottsylvania Court House earlier in the month. He claims that "improper medical treatment" forced doctors to amputate a finger and he barely avoided losing his entire hand. Benjamin further states that he was robbed of money and a watch when he was wounded
Benjamin B. Brock Letter : January 24, 1863
No full textBenjamin believes he will not be able to get a furlough to return home for some time. He tells Sally to make sure they get someone to help them cut firewood for the winter since their son Almond is very sick. Benjamin then asks Sally to find his account books to settle some debts he is owed
Benjamin B. Brock Letter : April 14, 1864
No full textBenjamin tells Sally to not "deprive" herself of necessities and encourages her to "do the best [she] can." Benjamin then sarcastically tells Almond that he has "picked out" an African American woman for him and proceeds to make several degrading remarks about her
Benjamin B. Brock Letter : November 24, 1862
No full textBenjamin tells his wife he is upset that he has not received any letters from her
Benjamin B. Brock Letter : December 4, 1862
No full textBenjamin believes the war will end soon and he will be able to come home
Benjamin B. Brock Letter : no date
No full textBenjamin lets Sally know that he is presently on guard duty and he has enclosed ten dollars for her
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