Letter from Charles Henry Locke, Hudson City, New Jersey, to his brother John Locke, Dublin, informing him that he has enlisted in the Union Army,
1863 Sept. 3.
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| Summary: | Writes that he has enlisted in the Union Army for the bounty and had to lie about his health in order to join: "I am now a soldier in the 34th Regt. New Jersey Volunteers. Joined on the 25th of August. My principle reason for enlisting was to secure the bounty, place it in bank and if I survive, when discharged, can start and once more join my family. I frequently hear from them. They are most anxious to see me, but I am now enlisted for the term of 3 years unless previously discharged. I can't tell what the bounty will be as yet each man has only received 20 dollars. I tried to get the bounty as an old man but failed not being able to show a discharge from the United States service. I was rejected by two doctors in consequence of the wound in my leg but concealed it from the third. I passed for 43 born in 1811. My last letter to you was directed 133 Leinster Road in place of Royal Dublin Society. We expect orders to march for the seat of war." |
| In collection: | Charles Henry Locke's correspondence, 1853-1863. |
| Format: | Manuscript |
| Language: | English |
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| Notes: | With envelope addressed to "John Locke Esq. / Royal Dublin Society / Dublin / Ireland". Physical description: 1 item (2 pages) with envelope. more |
| Arrangement: | Item |
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Letter from Charles Henry Locke, Hudson City, New Jersey, to his brother John Locke, Dublin, informing him that he has enlisted in the Union Army,
1863 Sept. 3.
| In Collection: | Charles Henry Locke's correspondence, 1853-1863. |
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| Description: | Writes that he has enlisted in the Union Army for the bounty and had to lie about his health in order to join: "I am now a soldier in the 34th Regt. New Jersey Volunteers. Joined on the 25th of August. My principle reason for enlisting was to secure the bounty, place it in bank and if I survive, when discharged, can start and once more join my family. I frequently hear from them. They are most anxious to see me, but I am now enlisted for the term of 3 years unless previously discharged. I can't tell what the bounty will be as yet each man has only received 20 dollars. I tried to get the bounty as an old man but failed not being able to show a discharge from the United States service. I was rejected by two doctors in consequence of the wound in my leg but concealed it from the third. I passed for 43 born in 1811. My last letter to you was directed 133 Leinster Road in place of Royal Dublin Society. We expect orders to march for the seat of war." |
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| Language: | English |
| Extent: | 1 item (2 pages) with envelope. |
| Format: | Manuscript |
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MS 49,597/14
(Manuscripts Reading Room) |
| Rights: | Reproduction rights owned by the National Library of Ireland. |