Scope and Content From the Collection: The collection consists of a Union soldier's letter, written by Corp. Wayne Thurman, Co. C, 42nd Indiana Vols., Calhoun, [Kentucky], dated December 26, 1861. The letter, written to Thurman's brother, Francis Marion Thurman, discusses camp happenings, including sickness, death, housing, and fights amongst the regiment. Thurman describes the regiment's readiness to fight, but urges his brother to remain home and take care of things there. Thurman includes a newspaper article so that his...