Cumberland Gap near Gallatin, Tenn. June 2nd 1863 Dear Mary I requested Mrs. King to write to you & tell you to come to Gallatin. I will be in to-morrow or next day. There is but poor chance for you … Continue reading
Pontiac Friday June 1863 My dear husband We arrived here safe and sound this morning at one o’clock I feel entirely worn out and Frankie is very cross otherwise we are well I will write you at greater length tomorrow. … Continue reading
Pontiac March 26th 1863 Dear Sister Mary Your very welcome and long looked for letter was gratefully received this morning. You probably have received Mother’s letter by this time giving an account of her journey and sickness. I am with … Continue reading
Pontiac Mar. 20th 1863. My Dear Mary I wrote you a letter and sent it with Mrs. Cotton and have not received an answer yet. I have been expecting a letter all of this week from you but none has … Continue reading
Pontiac March 8th 1863 My Dear Children When I left you, I little thought that I would be under the hand of disease so long; before I left you I did not feel well for several days although I said … Continue reading
Pontiac Ill. Feb. 1st 1863 Dearest Husband It is so cold today we can hardly keep warm I wonder if you have as changeable weather in Dixie I have spent the Sabbath as usual There were a great many out … Continue reading
Pontiac Ill. Jan. 31st 1863 Dearest Husband I seat myself by the stand at 7 o’clock this evening to have a good long chat with you If I knew that you were well I would set about it in better … Continue reading
Pontiac Ill. Jan. 23th 1863 My Dear Husband I could not write any last night baby was so wide awake Our “Christmas Tree” passed off very pleasantly the other evening The tree was placed inside the railing in the court … Continue reading
Monday Morning, 19th Jan./63 Dear Mary As an opportunity may possibly offer to-day to send letters North, I haste to add some matters of business. There are some laths standing in the corner of our hen house. Please get some … Continue reading
Mitchellsville, Tenn., Jan. 14th 63 Dear Wife All well this morning. Loomis goes North by 10 o’clock train. It is raining but quite warm. I have not had opportunity to write more since my last. Was at the Regt. yesterday … Continue reading
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