Schermerhorn is now camped with the entire division and believes they will be sent to Texas next.Schermerhorn, Josephine1860s (1860-1869)New Orleans (La.)600ppiCivil War Home FrontDC045This Civil War Home Front collection was funded by LSTA

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Schermerhorn sends two hundred and fifty dollars home to his family.Schermerhorn, Josephine1860s (1860-1869)New Orleans (La.)600ppiCivil War Home FrontDC045This Civil War Home Front collection was funded by LSTA

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Bernard Schermerhorn  to Josephine Schermerhorn

Schermerhorn has now been placed in command of the Camp of Distribution at New Orleans.Schermerhorn, Josephine1860s (1860-1869)New Orleans (La.)600ppiCivil War Home FrontDC045This Civil War Home Front collection was funded by LSTA

Schermerhorn writes that their march has been delayed because the roads are still washed out from all the rain.Schermerhorn, Josephine1860s (1860-1869)Camp Wickliffe (Ky.)600ppiCivil War Home FrontDC045This Civil War Home Front collection was funded by LSTA

Schermerhorn reports that the recruits sent to New Orleans are without arms, as the last rifles were given out the day before.Schermerhorn, Josephine1860s (1860-1869)New Orleans (La.)600ppiCivil War Home FrontDC045This Civil War Home Front collection was funded by LSTA

Schermerhorn thanks his wife for the boots, butter, and apples she sent.Schermerhorn, Josephine1860s (1860-1869)Berrvick City (La.)600ppiCivil War Home FrontDC045This Civil War Home Front collection was funded by LSTA

Schermerhorn comments on the inefficiency of the commanding generals.Schermerhorn, Josephine1860s (1860-1869)Vermillion Bayou (La.)600ppiCivil War Home FrontDC045This Civil War Home Front collection was funded by LSTA

Schermerhorn sends home two hundred dollars to his family.Schermerhorn, Josephine1860s (1860-1869)Helena (Ark.)600ppiCivil War Home FrontDC045This Civil War Home Front collection was funded by LSTA

Schermerhorn describes the slow movement of troops into Vicksburg.Schermerhorn, Josephine1860s (1860-1869)Vicksburg (Miss.)600ppiCivil War Home FrontDC045This Civil War Home Front collection was funded by LSTA

Schermerhorn is unhappy that he cannot return to Indiana on furlough with the rest of the regiment, he has been told he must stay on duty for now because he chose not to extend his time in the service.Schermerhorn, Josephine1860s (1860-1869)New Orleans (La.)600ppiCivil War Home FrontDC045This Civil War Home Front collection was funded by LSTA

Schermerhorn further addresses the potential of a Congressional nomination, and reiterates that he would have been gratified to have it two years ago but now he simply wishes to return home.Schermerhorn, Josephine1860s (1860-1869)New Orleans (La.)600ppiCivil War Home FrontDC045This Civil War Home Front collection was funded by LSTA

Bernard Schermerhorn to Josephine Schermerhorn

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