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Articles Written by John Truex & Vicky Truex Geisler

“Letters from the Front” by John Truex, Company D, 82nd Regiment, Indiana Volunteers

by John Truex & Vicky Truex Geisler 06.29.20

August 27, 1862  (Camp Emerson)  “Dear Wife” This letter was apparently written shortly after his arrival at Camp Emerson because he comments:  “We have not drawed our clothes yet.”  At this early date, the ugly reality of war has not yet dawned:  “We are enjoying ourselves very well, getting as much to eat as soldiers […]

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