George S. Palmer to Brother, 3 March 186X
March 3rd
Campbell Hospital
 
Dear Brother                                                              
a young man by the name of John Chambers has got his discharge from Ward Nine and will leave for home this week he has kindly offered to take anything I have to send you I will send you a few lines I have been quite sick with the chills or fever and ague for a week I never sit up any to day I sit up some and lie down about half the time I have known John Chambers since I came here he is a fine fellow he will let you know what I have not written my hand shakes so that I cant write
                       
your Affectionate Brother Geo S Palmer
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(12509)DL1787.084188Letters186X-03-03

Tags: Discharge/Mustering Out, Illnesses

People - Records: 1

  • (4430) [writer] ~ Palmer, George S.

Places - Records: 1

  • (75) [origination] ~ Washington, DC

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George S. Palmer to Brother, 3 March 186X, DL1787.084, Nau Collection