W.B. Adams on expense of furlough, Virginia, 1864
Contributed by Maine Historical Society
Description
In winter quarters at Camp Russell, Virginia, W.B. Adams of the 1st Maine Veteran Volunteer Infantry Regiment wrote to his sister Dora that he did not think it would be wise to try to get a furlough because his parents were well -- and therefore did not need him at home -- and because it would cost $200 or more.
He enlisted in 1861 and served until the war ended.
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