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Regiment: 23rd Michigan Infantry
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Historical Figures:
South Western Telegraph Company
Nashville July 2, 1863
to Cousin George
I arrived back to this place June
2nd. We were all through Knoxville Chattanooga
Stevenson Ala and Tullahoma.
Just after we crossed the Tennessee River
coming back they found we were in the
country but did not know our business They
started some cavalry after me who follwed
me 80 miles when I took to the mountain
and they lost all trail of me
Can’t you come here and stay a few
days with me? I will send you a pass on
the railroad and return if you can get leave
of absence.
I have a good situation as Telegraph
Operator in this office at $75 per month
and rations. I received letters from
home yesterday. Your folks all well – Maria
was at our house. Come here if you can.
George and me will have a good time.
Your cousin
Frank
Direct letters to
F. S. Van Valkenburgh
U. S. Military Telegraph
Box 511
Nashville, Tenn.
Anything in this place you
wish let me know and I will
procure and sent it to you by express
with pleasure.
Frank
