Following the American Civil War Sesquicentennial with day by day writings of the time, currently 1863.

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Provided with nearly everything we want.

October 17, 2011

Woolsey family letters during the War for the Union

Rev. Edward Walker to Georgeanna Muirson Woolsey.

Hdqrs. 4th Reg. C. V., Camp Ingalls.

Dear Miss Woolsey: Your kind note is just received.

A week ago our hospital was in wretched condition, but, thanks to the Sanitary Commission! we are at present provided with nearly everything we want. If anything is needed, it is a few more sheets, as we have some fever patients who require frequent change of bedclothes. The surgeon suggests that more pillows are needed and that a little Indian meal for gruel would be very acceptable.

There are 51 in the regimental hospital today—2 dangerously ill, and 30 on the sick list in the camp. . . . Should we find ourselves really in need of further aid from the Sanitary Commission I will let you know promptly, either by a note or by calling on you when I come in town.

Yours gratefully,

Edward Ashley Walker.

Chaplain 4th C. V.

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