Lauramann Russell writes from a hospital in Chambersburg to his daughter, Serena, describing Sabbath School and entertainment at the hospital. He also includes a description of quiet life in Chambersburg, mentioning the German Reformed Church and the paper mill.
In this letter to his daughter Ellen, Lauramann Howe Russell lists his patients and their wounds. He also describes the kind ladies, paved streets, brick sidewalks, and hospital building of Chambersburg.
In response to a question from his daughter Ellen, Lauramann Howe Russell praises the kind treatment of the people of Chambersburg toward the wounded Union soldiers. He also comments on the layout of the town, its population, and newspaper.
In this letter to his daughter Serena, Lauramann Howe Russell recounts his "dull" Thanksgiving day at the hospital. He also mentions entertainments at Sabbath School in Chambersburg and the requests of children for pine laurel rings.
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