Contributed by Maine Historical Society
Description
Writing to his sister from a hospital in Aquia Creek, Virginia, where he was convalescing from an accidental wound to his foot, Sgt. Horace M. White of the Maine 1st Cavalry, discussed the poor food and how much soldiers paid local providers for various food items.
He also commented that many who "were most anxious to hear from me have proved most lax in returning the compliment."
White was from Houlton.
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About This Item
- Title: Sgt. Horace M. White on food and rations, 1863
- Creator: Horace M. White
- Creation Date: 1863-05-17
- Subject Date: 1863
- Location: Aquia Creek, VA
- Media: Ink on paper
- Dimensions: 20 cm x 12.2 cm
- Local Code: Coll. S-1950, Misc. Box 93/11
- Collection: Horace M. White correspondence
- Object Type: Text
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Standardized Subject Headings
- Letters
- Maine--History--Civil War, 1861-1865
- United States--History--Civil War, 1861-1865--Hospitals
- United States--History--Civil War, 1861-1865--Medical care
- United States. Army. Maine Cavalry Regiment, 1st (1861-1865). Company E
- War--Relief of sick and wounded
- White family
- White, Angelia
- White, Horace M.--Correspondence
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