xt78sf2m7c9x_60 https://exploreuk.uky.edu/dips/xt78sf2m7c9x/data/mets.xml https://exploreuk.uky.edu/dips/xt78sf2m7c9x/data/1997ms469.dao.xml Sturgis, Appleton, 1842-1900 0.45 Cubic Feet 72 items Page one of the letter is covered in a mylar sleeve due to poor condition. Page one of the letter is covered in a mylar sleeve due to poor condition and some disintegration. The first and last pages of the letter are covered in mylar sleeves due to poor condition and some disintegration. The first page and the last two pages of the letter are covered in mylar sleeves due to poor condition and some disintegration. Letter is covered in a mylar sleeve due to poor condition and some disintegration. Document is covered in a mylar sleeve due to poor condition and some disintegration. archival material 1997ms469 English University of Kentucky Property rights reside with the University of Kentucky. The University of Kentucky holds the copyright for materials created in the course of business by University of Kentucky employees. Copyright for all other materials has not been assigned to the University of Kentucky. For information about permission to reproduce or publish, please contact Special Collections.  Contact the Special Collections Research Center for information regarding rights and use of this collection. Appleton Sturgis papers Letters. Peninsular Campaign, 1862 Soldiers--Correspondence. United States--History--Civil War, 1861-1865--Correspondence. United States--History--Civil War, 1861-1865--Medical and sanitary affairs United States--History--Civil War, 1861-1865. Letter to Margaret Sturgis, Ordinance Office, New Orleans, LA text Letter to Margaret Sturgis, Ordinance Office, New Orleans, LA 2021 https://exploreuk.uky.edu/dips/xt78sf2m7c9x/data/1997ms469/Box_1/Folder_60/Multipage347.pdf 1863 April 29 1863 1863 April 29 
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To Mother. The word 
                        Private is written at the top of the letter. Sturgis responds to his mother’s inquiries for him to come home, and does not think it right to go home while the war is still going on. Older brother Russell just settled into business, and brother Ed is still too young, so Sturgis feels this is his duty. Discusses possibility of yellow fever in summer. The rebels are evacuating Port Hudson, and Banks may move his army across Baton Rouge to follow them.
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