Usage Date: July 6, 1864
Usage Location: Washington, DC
Recipient: Mr. Willie O. Little
Willie O. Little from Goffstown, NH, was only 17 years old and died in the service as a Drummer. He had grey eyes, brown hair and a fair complexion. He joined the company early in 1864 while they were at Point Lookout, MD (enlisted January 1, 1864). One record indicates he was in the hospital for a disease. As the military address is crossed out, it is possible he never received this letter and it was forwarded to the next of kin. The letter is dated July 8 and Willie died on July 18.