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Benjamin F. Marsh Letter : October 22, 1864
No full textBenjamin humorously recounts his reaction to a letter intended for John B. Marsh. He goes on to complain of the extremely cold conditions and the noisiness of the hospital ward, which contains about thirty five soldiers who are sick or who are "playing" sick to get out of duty. Benjamin concludes by expressing his disappointment that Jane Wheeler (a woman with whom Benjamin seems to have had a romantic interest) has not been eager to contact him
Benjamin F. Marsh Letter : August 2, 1864
No full textBenjamin describes his pleasant conversation with his physician, Dr. Fox, who practiced medicine in Benjamin's home town of Fentonville before the war. Benjamin says he is comfortable but not yet strong enough to return to duty
Benjamin F. Marsh Letter : December 6, 1863
No full textBenjamin describes a series of Confederate attacks on their winter fortifications. The Union forces were successful in staving off the Confederate troops much to the relief of Benjamin and the other Union soldiers who were running low on rations. Benjamin then lists the the names and wounds of those injured in the fighting (presumably those from his regiment)
Benjamin F. Marsh Letter : September 28, 1862
No full textBenjamin updates his mother on the status of family friend, Will Shaw, who is recovering from his chest wound. Benjamin notes that Will lays on a straw bed with a blanket, while he himself has to sleep on the floor using his boots as a pillow. Benjamin says that they are doing well because "Ladies" come to the hospital everyday with essential supplies and fresh fruits. In hyperbolic language, Benjamin complains about "creepers" (bugs or lice?) then closes by telling his mother he is indecisive about trying to get a furlough to visit home
Benjamin F. Marsh Letter : December 17, 1864
No full textBenjamin discusses aspects of soldier-life with his brother, Alvah. Benjamin notes that he has a toothache but has been treating it with chloroform to ease the pain
Benjamin F. Marsh Letter : September 8, 1863
No full textBenjamin writes to Alvah about his regiment's experiences in the Jackson Campaign and tells him they are now in Kentucky. Benjamin asks Alvah if any girls have written to him then tells his brother about the girls he likes
Benjamin F. Marsh Letter : July 27, 1864
No full textBenjamin further describes his persistent symptoms following his apparent sunstroke. He also notes that their Captain was wounded and promoted to Major. Benjamin complains about an African American man (presumably), who brings the soldiers tea in the morning and to whom Benjamin pejoratively refers to as "Sleepy Pete." Lastly, he wishes he could have a home-cooked breakfast because their rations were very low quality
Benjamin F. Marsh Letter : April 28, 1863
No full textBenjamin is sending a blanket and some clothes back to his mother because they are too cumbersome for the summer marches. Benjamin is eager to leave Lebanon, Kentucky and he believes his company will be sent elsewhere the following morning
Benjamin F. Marsh Letter : August 5, 1863
No full textBenjamin is waiting to head elsewhere by river. He is optimistic that the war will end soon with the Union coming out victorious. Benjamin also notes that Will Shaw is sick once again, along with another family friend, George Carnes
Benjamin F. Marsh Letter : March 5, 1863
No full textBenjamin writes that a number of draftees came into camp, and he claims he is happy that he volunteered rather than risk the draft. Benjamin also complains that his teeth are severely aching
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