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Two 32nd Ohio Infantry ALsS 1862

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Two 32nd Ohio Infantry ALsS 1862
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Two letters from George H. Ebersole of the 32nd Ohio Infantry, Company F, to his sister. Datelined ''Camp Jackson / June 11th [1862],'' first letter reads in part: ''…There was an election held last knight…Pierce was defeated for lieutenant the boys of Carrolton County could not stand this they sea that if he did not hold his ofice that they would go home. I moved for a reconsideration…the boys all sed that they would not go under any other so Beatty made a little speech then formed a line and all those that were in favor enlisting near the present condition would remane and those oposed would step back. the rere rank had 28 and the front 45…'' Second letter, datelined ''Fairfax Court House Oct 25 [1862],'' reads in part: ''…I am at Fairfax in Va waiting for my money…The lieut that had charge of the brigade expect to be chief of the engineering corps if he does he will make me sergeant of the corps. my salery then will be $35 per month and my labor is no more than to see that the orders of Lieut be exicuted and what is still more is that I will be with the headquarters of gen sigle I suppose that you had a nis time at the fare. I thought that I would get home for it but could not get my money in time…'' George Ebersole mustered into Company F on 30 August 1861 and drowned off the steamer Horizon on 1 May 1863, during the regiment's move toward Vicksburg. During his service, the 32nd Ohio fought at the battles of McDowell, Harper's Ferry, Cross Keys and Port Republic. Ink letters measure 5.25'' x 7.75'' and 7.5'' x 9.5'' and total 3.5pp. Paper shows mild toning and occasional light soiling. Fading to ink of one letter. Overall, excellent condition.