Raynors HCA 2015-05
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War-date Union soldier's letter, 8pp. 8vo., written by Corp. George P. Jarvis [WIA Perryville, Ky., Oct. 8, 1862], (signed G. P. Jarvis), Co. C, 3rd Ohio Vols., Murfreesboro, Tenn., Sept. 4, 1862, in part: "…we have been on the move almost all the time…we received marching orders…but as one teams were out foraging it was found impossible to move till the next day…received orders to make the tramp in forty eight hours. Here was a fix. Forty seven miles to be made in forty eight hours and the weather hot enough to roast a Guiana nigger…we pushed ahead and made it in thirty eight hours and received a complimentary order from Gen. Smith…we remained at Dechard three days and then started for this place…I rode in the ambulance…I was returned to ranks this morning for the reason that I was reported off duty by the surgeon. The drum major says he cannot do all the duty and if I cannot be on duty I must take a gun. He may go to the devil. He has forgotten that while he was at home on sick furlough…that I went to work and detailed men…and instructed them and when he came back delivered…to his charge a good band…". VG
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