Civil War Soldier
Private, Co. H, 71st New York Infantry
Died in Service of disease
Last letter to his mother transcribed by Catherine Smith Hall: Richmond, July 13, 1862: Dear Mother, I take this opportunity of writing to let you know where I am and how I am getting along. I have been sick with the fever but I am now getting better. I was taken prisoner Sunday June 30th in a hospital near the Chickahominy river. We do not expect to be here long as there is some talk of our being parolled. I will now close. From your Aff Son Nelson Blackmore
Private, Co. H, 71st New York Infantry
Died in Service of disease
Last letter to his mother transcribed by Catherine Smith Hall: Richmond, July 13, 1862: Dear Mother, I take this opportunity of writing to let you know where I am and how I am getting along. I have been sick with the fever but I am now getting better. I was taken prisoner Sunday June 30th in a hospital near the Chickahominy river. We do not expect to be here long as there is some talk of our being parolled. I will now close. From your Aff Son Nelson Blackmore
Civil War Soldier
Private, Co. H, 71st New York Infantry
Died in Service of disease
Last letter to his mother transcribed by Catherine Smith Hall: Richmond, July 13, 1862: Dear Mother, I take this opportunity of writing to let you know where I am and how I am getting along. I have been sick with the fever but I am now getting better. I was taken prisoner Sunday June 30th in a hospital near the Chickahominy river. We do not expect to be here long as there is some talk of our being parolled. I will now close. From your Aff Son Nelson Blackmore
Private, Co. H, 71st New York Infantry
Died in Service of disease
Last letter to his mother transcribed by Catherine Smith Hall: Richmond, July 13, 1862: Dear Mother, I take this opportunity of writing to let you know where I am and how I am getting along. I have been sick with the fever but I am now getting better. I was taken prisoner Sunday June 30th in a hospital near the Chickahominy river. We do not expect to be here long as there is some talk of our being parolled. I will now close. From your Aff Son Nelson Blackmore
Inscription
CO H, 71 REGT, NY INF
Sickles Brigade
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