I have just been reading a letter in the Sentinel written by “Livingston” of the 129 Regt.

Joseph Culver Letter, October 14, 1862, Page 1Pontiac Ill. Oct. 14th 1862

My Dear Husband

I have just been reading a letter in the Sentinel written by “Livingston” of the 129 Regt. Is it possible Dear Frank that you had such a march as there described from Louisville to Shelbyville? Why did you not write me the particulars I hear so many conflicting reports that I dont know what to believe respecting your welfare Is it true that Allen Fellows is a prisoner of the Rebels If so I’m glad poor Lou is not here She went to [Sayfarthe?] two weeks ago Mrs. Smith was down today and I read a letter which Mr. Smith wrote I think he certainly would have mentioned it had anything happened to Allen Mrs. Smith looked very much dejected when she first came but his letter cheered her considerably I think the most she needs is cheerful companionship she is going home next week with her sister Mrs. Armstrong and I think it will do her good I think she yields to the impulses of the moment when she writes to Mr Smith and gives her letters a sadder tone than she really feels at the time

I am still at Mothers. Jonnie appears no better but Dr. says the symptoms are better, we feel some-what encouraged about him. Sammy has not come home yet neither have we heard from him but we expect him soon. You sent your Bible back in your trunk. Did you mean to or was it accidental? Baby is well as usual he grows so fast.

You must not worry about me dear husband; with so many friends around me I shall never want for any thing The last letter I had from Thomas he said he should claim his brothers right to know all my wants and the same to relieve them & I will be as happy as I ever can be away from you I am trying to be very brave & patient as becomes the wife of one of the noblest of men You must tell me of all your trials and hardships Frank and if I cant share them with you, you will at least have my deep & heartfelt sympathy

I did not know anything about Maples going to Frankfurt until too late or I certainly should have sent a letter by him Mrs. Smith gave me a photograph of her husband & I promised to return the compliment when you would send me some of yours If there is anything I can send you let me know so that I can have it ready by the time any of the Sutlers go back. There has no letters come for you. I’ve not heard from your folks since Baby was born. Mother desires to be remembered to you she has wished so often that you could drop in to see us, is there any prospect of your obtaining a furlough this fall long enough to come home. Look out in the next letter for “Papa’s Boy” I must close now. I look for a letter from you tonight Many things for your being so prompt in writing May God ever bless you and sustain you in evry time of trial is the constant prayer of your Affectionate Wife

Mary M. C.

Mr Smith told his wife to direct to the 28th Brigade Did he make a mistake?

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