Letter Written by Lt. Col. Henry C. Merwin, just weeks before he was killed, with more than half of his 27th Conn. Reg, in the Civil War Battle at Gettysburg, Pa. – Two Page Letter Dated January 18th, 1863 with Original Cover Docketed by Merwin
Here is the content:
Head Quarters 27th CT.
Camp near Falmouth
Jan 18th, 1863
Dear Mother & Sister,
Yours of the 11th I received yesterday. (There is no use for me to say I was glad to hear.) We are ready to move at a moment’s notice, and I think we will have to start soon, which way and for what I cannot tell, but I hope we shall not get whooped. I think it is time for us to have some luck.
I am very glad Sophie attended the Funeral of Sgt. Russell. He was a fine fellow and a brave soldier. He done well on the field. I remember seeing him urging the men of his company on.
We have sent out some men this eve with picks & shovel. I suppose they are going to throw up earthworks in Falmouth for Batteries. I have just read a letter from Mr. Kuler. His son is getting along nicely. Will be about in a few days.
We have not many sick with us now and all are getting along nicely, I think.
Our Army Corps was reviewed by Gen. Burnside yesterday. Very few of the Brigades cheered him & only one Regt. in our Brigade, that was the 14th Penn, new Regt. never in a fight.
I suppose Mr. Mansfield has arrived & gone before this. I wish Father could come out here with him some time.
Love to all. Write often.
Yours Aff.
Henry
The cover is docketed in the upper right-hand corner “Soldier’s letter H. C. Merwin Lieut. Col. 27th Ct.” and is addressed to “Mrs. J. E. Merwin” (his mother). Condition is fine.
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