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Letter written by J. Edward James, 96th Illinois Volunteer Infantry Regiment, on June 21, 1863, Camp at Triune, Tennessee, to his sister Lizzie James, Galena, Illinois.
Notes there was a regimental inspection and review today for which he had to appear in regimental dress which is sword, sash and a gun. He has returned the gun and bought a large army pistol that hangs on the sword belt “so you may be sure we look quite “seschoschea”)” There has been a reorganization of the corps. Though they are now in the reserved army corps, which “means I suppose not to be pushed into the fight first, but are to come in only when needed, we are right smack in front now though….Well have been down to the picture galery [sic] or rether [sic] tent. Robert had a single one taken, and then I perposed [sic] to have a double one taken of him and me, for the special benefit of the house hold which we did, and send with compliments, hoping you will all except [sic] the same, leaving you to judge whether they are good or not, mine which I enclose in this is for you, all say that it is a pretty good picture of me, you will let my friends see it of course. But you may take a little pains to let the little “Miss” over the river see it, but dont tell her I told you to. I should have had a standing up one taken but they cost and are not as good, then if you think the one with Robert is enough for you, you can let sister Mary or some one else have it. I am so glad I have yours. I take delight in looking at it."
Identifier
sc.0069.001_002.011
Date
1863 June 21
Keywords
United States--History--Civil War, 1861-1865--Correspondents
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"1863 June 21, J. Edward James to Lizzie James" (2023). Documents. 4.
https://digitalcommons.memphis.edu/speccoll-mss-jamesje1/4
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