ON THIS DAY in the CIVIL WAR- December 25

1862 : Christmas for Union soldier Elisha Hunt Rhodes
http://www.history.com/tdih.do?action=tdihArticleCategory&id=2430

Boys here are some links to Pvt. Rhodes. The diary entries are fascinating.

Life of a Union Solider
http://www.vcsc.k12.in.us/staff/mhutchison/ice2000/life.htm


“All for the Union: The Civil War Diary & Letters of Elisha Hunt Rhodes” is available at Amazon.com for less than $15.00
It’s a great read boys. You can use it for ideas to improve your 1st person impressions and letter writing skills.