127. Kelley, D.O.
Civil War Letter: Sergeant Kelley the Editor

Charles Town, West Virginia: February 27, 1864
D.O. Kelley is seriously thinking of leaving the Army by Spring of 1864. The letter details terms of enlistment and the original agreement (including tenure) under which many enlisted. His thoughts have turned to the poetry his sister sends, to books recommended by the Chaplain of the regiment. Kelley also informs his sister that the regimental newspaper, "The Guardian," is "played out. From the fact that they have no one to Edit it as the editor has been ordered to his comp for the present." Also of note is the fact that this is the first letter in this collection where Kelley signs off as "Sergeant."

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