Levi D. Green was a soldier in the Civil War and wrote a letter to his mother on November 7, 1862. In this letter, he updates his mother on his and his brother Marvin’s health, as well as the status of Marvin who has gone to get his boat payed and was absent from roll call but eventually came out. Levi also requests his mother to send him a pair of boots, a box of things, and money. He asks his mother to update him on the amount of buckwheat, potatoes, beans, and hay they had. He also threatens to come and “bust their shitter” if his mother does not send him money soon.

Levi was a part of the 130th N.Y. State Vols and was attached to Spinola’s Brigade, Peck’s Division at Suffolk, 7th Army Corps in October. The regiment was commanded by Colonel Alfred (Abraham) Gibbs, who was appointed by General McClellan. The regiment named their camp Camp Thorp when they arrived in Suffolk, VA, and it is believed that the camp was located approximately where the Portsmouth Water Quality Lab is today.

From the letter, it is clear that Levi was in need of supplies and financial support from his family. It is also evident that he was worried about his mother’s financial situation and wanted to ensure that they had enough money to take care of themselves. Through this letter, we get a glimpse of the challenges that soldiers faced during the Civil War and how they had to rely on their families for support.

In conclusion, the letter from Levi D. Green to his mother on November 7, 1862, provides valuable insight into the life of a soldier in the Civil War. Through this letter, we can see the difficulties soldiers faced and how they relied on their families for support. The letter also highlights the strong family ties that existed during this time and the importance of keeping in touch with loved ones despite the challenges of war.