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Letter, Joseph Price, Camp near Atlanta, Georgia, to Thomas (?) Price, New Winchester, Crawford County, Ohio, 1864 August 10

 File — Box: 1, Folder: 31
Identifier: MSN/CW 5110-31

Scope and Contents

This letter from Joseph Price to his uncle is the only document in the collection not addressed to Abraham M. Price. The recipient's name at the end of the letter is difficult to make out, but it is most likely Thomas Price, Abraham's father (Joseph refers to his uncle Robert Price in another part of the letter, so he is likely not the recipient). Writing from a camp near Atlanta, Joseph Price provides a detailed account of his regiment's recent activities, and mourns the loss of life on both sides of the war. He hopes rumors "that there will be a disturbance in the North" do not come to pass, though he expresses support for the Copperheads: "there is great talk of Copperheads up North...as the Abolitionists term them[.] I call them true democrats and I believe they are the best Union Men in the North[.]" Joseph believes that his time in the service hinges on the outcome of the upcoming presidential election. "if Old Abe is elected the war will go on," he writes, and "if not I think there will be some chance for peace[.]"

Dates

  • Creation: 1864 August 10

Conditions Governing Access

There are no access restrictions on this collection.

Language of Materials

English

Repository Details

Part of the University of Notre Dame Rare Books & Special Collections Repository

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