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Myers, Christopher S., 1832-1905. Letters, 1861-1862. 3 items.
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A private in Co. K of the 1st Ohio Infantry, Christopher S. Myers writes to his parents from the front lines. In a letter dated 10 Dec. 1861, he describes the march from Camp Nevin (Hardin Co., Ky.) to Baker Creek (Hart Co., Ky.) and the Union troop buildup along the Green River. On 18 Dec. 1861, he pens a description of the recent action at Rowlett's Station, Ky. and the burial of the Union dead. Writing from Mitchellville, Tenn. on 13 Nov. 1862 he reports his unit is guarding the railroad and that the "dauter" of the regiment (apparently the regimental Vivandiere) was in the Bowling Green, Ky. jail.