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

Post image for Rebel bowie knives, “shin-plasters,” etc.

Rebel bowie knives, “shin-plasters,” etc.

March 12, 2012

Woolsey family letters during the War for the Union

Eliza to Joe Howland.

March 12, ‘62.

Charley has come back safe and sound via Baltimore from Roanoke, with rebel bowie knives, “shin-plasters,” etc. He is ready to keep with us or go South when we go. He brought up parcels and letters from General Burnside for friends in New York, and took them on personally at once.

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