January 5-6, 1863: NATHANIEL L. TRUELL TO SISTER

Nathaniel L. Truel Letter to Sister, 1863.pdf
1863 letter.pdf

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Title

January 5-6, 1863: NATHANIEL L. TRUELL TO SISTER

Subject

Truell, Nathaniel L.
United States. Army. New Hampshire Infantry, 7th (1861-1865)
St. Augustine (Fla.) -- Confederate States of America.

Description

Union soldier Nathaniel L. Truell's letters from January 5 and January 6, 1863 are written to his sister, detailing the daily life of a soldier. Truell remarks that "it is the laziest life I ever saw." He describes conditions in camp as well as some of his duties. Truell also comments on the mustering of former black slaves into the Union forces.

CONTENT WARNING: Truell utilizes racial slurs in this letter.

Creator

Truell, Nathaniel L.

Source

MC19 Manuscripts from Chronological Collection

Date

1863-01-05, 1863-01-06

Rights

St. Augustine Historical Society

Language

English

Type

Handwritten correspondence

Identifier

MC19 Manuscripts from Chronological Collection, Box 1 Folder 62

Coverage

Saint Augustine [7014435]

Citation

Truell, Nathaniel L., “January 5-6, 1863: NATHANIEL L. TRUELL TO SISTER,” The Civil War in St. Augustine, accessed March 28, 2024, https://sahscivilwararchive.omeka.net/items/show/35.

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