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Regiment: 17th Michigan Infantry
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Finley Gen’l Hospital June 26th 1864
Lieut. Wheeler:/Dear Friend,
I arrived at this hospital on the morning of the 24th
inst. in as good condition as could be expected under the
circumstances of the case. My leg is very painful indeed,
but the surgeon here thinks that it will heal up, but will
take some time to do so. I would like you to see the col.
and have him do for me as he agreed to do,
and then have my Descriptive List made out accordingly, and
forwarded to me at this hospital. would also like to
have you do my things up in a sack of something (please
leave out the dirty clothes) and forward to me by the
Christian or Sanitary Commission. When I left the
train I left my overcoat. If it would not be too
much trouble, please look it up for me. It was a nice
cavalry
overcoat; the buttons on one side are all
off. One hook on the collar broken, and blue
woolen lining. Please have my rifle well taken care of until
I send for it. Give my best respects to Quartermaster
Martin, and all inquiring friends. Please answer this note
immediately upon the receipt of it, or, if you are too lazy,
get Sergt. Wemple to do it for you. You need not feel
worried about me, for I receive the very best of care and
attention to all my wants. I will write you a good long
letter myself as soon as I get well enough to do so. All the
clothing to be charged to me is: one woolen blanket, $3.25.
The balance was captured by the “Rebs” when they took the
train, and Lieut. Safford said he would account for it
accordingly. Look at the slip of paper and see whether
Lieut. Col. Swift gets enough
shells or not now.
I have no news of importance to communicate to
you now; only that I have met here an old friend that I have
not seen before, since I was a little boy some 18 years ago.
We were good friends at that time, and are so now. He nurses
me now, and tries to do his best for me. “Nuff sed” for this time.
I have the honor to remain as ever your friend.
Wm. H. Marston
Ward No. 5 Finley General Hospital
Washington, D.C.
