Description

Sidney Brooks letter to his wife Susan Brooks written while working as a delegate of the United States Christian Commission in the American Civil War. He writes from the 18th Army Corps Hospital which he notes is a field hospital between Petersburg and City Point, Virginia. Sidney also describes the location of the hospital in relation to the Union and Rebel armies and a nearby fort. He writes of hearing the sounds of battle, music, and shouts along the lines when any advantage is gained. He highlights the location of the 18th Corps and other notable points on a map that he mentions, describes the work he did that day as a delegate, and mentions Mr. Miller. Sidney goes on to describe the place in more detail, noting that the hospital and Commission tents are on the grounds of a plantation homestead previously owned by a family with the last name of Church. He writes about the changes in the landscape due to the war and his first experience at the front, describing the scene in detail.

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