From Abishai Stowell to "Dear Sister"

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Title: From Abishai Stowell to "Dear Sister"
Creator: Abishai Stowell
Description: On May 19, 1862, Abishai Stowell writes from Fort Riley, Kansas, to his sister. Stowell reports that the entire New Mexico Brigade, except his own regiment, was ordered back to Leavenworth, Kansas. He says that Co. A and D of his regiment will soon move to Fort Union in New Mexico to guard a train, while the rest of the regiment will continue to guard Fort Riley. Stowell states that it is unlikely he will visit home again before he is discharged because he will be so far away.
Date: May 19, 1862
Local Subject: Battle for Missouri, 1861-1865 -- Military History of Missouri and Kansas
Kansas military units
Women
Out-of-state military units serving in Kansas
People: Abishai Stowell
Charles R Jennison
Geographic Subject: Fort Riley, Kansas
Leavenworth, Kansas
Leavenworth County, Kansas
Object Type: Letter
Owning Organization: Kansas Historical Society
Location: Abishai Stowell, 1862-1865
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