1864-01-28 Letter from Solomon V. Munger to his Family

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1864-01-28 Letter from Solomon V. Munger to his Family

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Title: 1864-01-28 Letter from Solomon V. Munger to his Family

Collection Number: MS 2012-51

Scope and Content: Letter from Soloman V. Munger to his family dated January 28, 1864. In the letter, Solomon explains that his regiment is healthy and his re-enlistment in the Veteran Corp. He explains why he chose to enlist again, the duties he now performs, as well as his pay. He hopes to be home on a furlough soon and finishes his letter addressing his children.

Language: English

Type of Resource: Text

Genre: Correspondence

Digital Origin: reformatted digital

Subject: American Civil War

Subject: soldier life

Subject: enlistment

Subject: Veteran Corp.

Subject: soldier duty

Subject: home life

Subject: home front

Subject: furlough

Subject: 2nd Missouri Volunteer Cavalry

Subject: Merrill Horse

Subject Name: Munger, Solomon V.

Subject Name: Munger, Amanda

Subject Name: Munger, Hirum V.

Inclusive Dates: January 28, 1864

Location of Originals: Archives of Michigan

Use Restrictions: Please contact the Archives of Michigan for permission to publish.

Access Restrictions: To preserve the original items, this collection is only available online.

Notes

Biography or Historical Note: Munger, Solomon V, Barry County. Enlisted in company I, 2nd Regiment, Merrill Horse, March 10, 1862, at Battle Creek, for 3 years. Mustered March 10, 1862. Died at Litttle Rock, Ark., May 28, 1864.

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