Song: “The Soldier’s Letter” Singer: Joseph Pagett Town: Markhamville, NB ID: NA 65.22    CD 100    Track 6 Collector: Sandy Ives Date: October 12, 1965 Roud: 4389 “The Soldier’s Letter” was one of several songs from the American Civil War that became popular in Canada, where it was better known as “The Boy Who Wore the Blue.”