This letter was written by William Bullock who we learn was working as a nurse at the US Hospital in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, in December 1864. Whether he was a volunteer civilian or a soldier detailed from his regent to serve as a nurse is unknown. There was a soldier named William Bullock in the 97th Pennsylvania but he was mustered out of the service before this letter was written.

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USA General Hospital
Pittsburgh, Penn.

December 15th 1864

Dear Brother,

I now take my pen to answer your kind letter which came to hand the 15th inst. and I was very glad to hear from you and know that you wrecked well and attending school. I am also studying here. We have a school here and all that wishes to can attend free of charge and [ ] found them by the Christian. So you see if I only had time enough I could learn a great deal. But I do not have as much time as I would wish for my patients need so much tending to. But I improve my time what I have. There is one calling me now so I shall have to attend to him. Give my love to all and hoping to hear from you soon.

I remain your affectionate brother, — William Bullock