April 5, 2024
19 May 1863 8th Mich. Cavalry Soldier's Letter
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Watson B. Smith was first a Union Officer with the 8th Michigan Cavalry and later on staff of 2nd Division, 3rd Army Corps. He would be involved in chasing the raider John Morgan and his men until their capture. These letters are well written and with extremely good war content. Commissary Department8th Mich. CavyCovington, KyMay 19 (1863)Dear Father,Mother's letter of the 17th inst. is just at hand, also a package of religious papers. I wish one of them was a Detroit paper. The Lt. Col. received one this evening, the first that has been in camp since our arrival.It is very pleasant and warm but awful dusty. We hear nothing about our moving and I think we will remain unil the other battalion comes. A portion of the 115th Ohio regiment is in quarters with us.My duties are a little lighter than they were at first but still quite ardious. My health is very good and I am in good spirits. I often think of you all at home and especially of your health. Mother writes that you are going to Cleveland with her. I am glad to hear it for you need recreation. I hope you and Mother will take a tour somew this summer.I board with the Lt. Col & Major Mix at an excellent nouse. the family is stringly Union. We find on our table asparagrass, onions, greens, etc. The peaches on the trees are as large as hickory nuts. Corn is large enough to cultivate.
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