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Joseph Bowditch Letters, July 15, 1898-August 9, 1898.

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Box 1, Folder 30
Abstract:
Includes three letters from 1st Ambulance Company, U.S. 4th Army Corps enlistee Joseph Bowditch to various cousins in Massachusetts: one to his cousin May, who was attempting to ensure Joseph was following the Bible (Joseph gently rebukes her, and instead tells her about his quotidian schedule and life in the camp); another to an unnamed cousin detailing the differences between military life and civilian life, even in Florida; and another to another cousin Carrie, sending money for Carrie to buy a new bicycle. Pencil illustration of his tent. Printed Army Christian Commission stationery. Battle of Santiago, Siege of Santiago, soldiers' letters. Partial geographical list: Tampa (Fla.), East Bridgewater (Mass.).
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3 items

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