American Civil War...

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February 14, 1865 Dear Children, This is your pop. Everything that is happening down here isn't what I expected it to be. My colonels name is Robert Shaw. He is a nice white fella. They wouldn't give us no shoes. The Colonel had to lay down the law. We was bossed about by another platoon leader. He gon' tells us to burn down a building. Than dis white women comes out screaming and hollering. "Darn you Niggers." I has gained me a brotherhood and family. Fighting with these men have been an honor. Sincerely, Your papa

My kids 678 Alaska Ave SC, South Carolina 125637

December 25, 1862 Dear Sweet Mary, I miss you dearly. How are things back home? How are you? Things in Pennsylvania have taken a turn for the worse. I have aged and I haven't slept in days. I'm trying, it just seems that that's just not enough. As a result of the military draft New York is revolting and rioting. Good news is I managed to free slaves besides the ones in the states loyal to the Union. I regret not fully looking over the enacted military drady because men are buying/hiring people to join for them. Sincerely, Abraham Lincoln

Mary Lincoln 1600 Pennsylvania Ave NW, Washington, DC 20500

January 24,1861

Dear Robert , Things here are unbalanced my dear. Women are doing the man's duties to get by. Women are working in mills and factories to supply for their families. Women are beginning to step up and take control. Myself and the kids miss you. I fear you may not make it home. This is very new to me. I'm used to being in the household, not doing a mans job. I love you very much; stay safe and don't die. The little ones need you, I need you. Love , Mary Walker

Robert Walker 234 Stuart str. US, United States 43526

December 12,1861

Dear Anne , Things are becoming very hectic; chaotic on a bad day. I have had to perform many amputations. I can hear the men screaming in my sleep. I see it over and over... So much blood, not enough time. It's not worth it, I just need to come home to you. Men are dying in high numbers. They bathe in the drinking water. Oh, and they smell horrid. They don't know of the word sanitation. I must go now. Stay strong. love always, Nathan

Anne 246 Stable str. US, United Stated 02308

March 15, 1862

Dear Mama, Things down here ain't so good. Dem Irish folk done started to riot. They sayin sum' bout us blacks is the reason for them going to war. They don't even belong here. They done come from elsewhere. Newspapers saying that whites up North is being drafted to free black slaves. Mama these Irish men don't want us free because they fear we g' move up north. I'm worrie, black are dying out there. Am I next?I love you mama. - Eddy (Edward)

Edwards Mama 176 Stuart Ave SC, South Carolina 26510

The most surprising thing that I learned in this unit was that men in the war usually died from diseases, instead of on the battlefield. This was surprising because the men had horrible hygiene and cleaning habits. This added to the dirty drinking water, which gave them infections leading to numerous deaths. Also the utensils weren't properly cleaned so germs were passed along throughout the camp. In my opinion this all could have somewhat been avoided if they would have boiled the water to clean the equipment I believe that blacks faced the most challenges throughout the civil war because they were being targeted by the Irish , the North, and the South. The Irish didn't want them to take the little bit of jobs that were left. The North didn't want them to migrate there when they became free. Also The South didn't want them to be free overall. The Civil war was necessary because it was the only way to get people to listen. Also the Civil war was a way for blacks to gain a little bit of freedom. The Civil war may not have been the most favorable thing to do but, it was the most necessary thing to do.