Head Qrs. 1st Brig., 1st Div., 11th A.C.1 Nashville, Tenn., Jany. 30th 1864 My Dear Wife I imagine to-night you are at the wharf in Cairo. I hope well and enjoying yourself.2 I wish I had requested you to telegraph … Continue reading →
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Our daughter sends a kiss to “Ucco Frank and Autie Cuvver” she can say “Dixie dress” as plain as any baby can
Pontiac Jan 1st 1864 Dear Brother & Sister I feel ashamed of myself for not writing to you before this time, and also for not thanking you, for our daughter, for the beautiful present she received from you. She sends … Continue reading →
Two little babies are enough to keep one busy without much else to do
East Villa Dec 7th 1863 Dear Brother Joe! I have determined writing to you every day for more than two weeks yet have never been successful Two little babies are enough to keep one busy without much else to do; … Continue reading →
This is Sabbath afternoon the first Sabbath in Dec. & consequently Election day with you
Head qrt Co. “A” 129th Ills. Vol. Infty. Nashville Tenn Dec 6th 1863 M. E. S. School Pontiac Ills. Dear Friends This is Sabbath afternoon the first Sabbath in Dec. & consequently Election day with you & I imagine just … Continue reading →
I expect you have come to the diliberate conclusion that I do not intend to answer your very welcomed letter
Fairbury Ill December [?] Mr & Mrs Culver, Dear and remembered Friend’s I expect you have come to the diliberate conclusion that I do not intend to answer your very welcomed letter, which I received at Magnolia, I have very … Continue reading →
Father has rested better last night than for a week previous but still is sinking
Monday Morn. Nov. 23. Dearest Brother: Father has rested better last night than for a week previous but still is sinking. His voice is quite strong however and his mind perfectly clear and calm. Twice on Saturday and yesterday he … Continue reading →
ILLiad and Google Chrome
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ILLiad and Google Chrome
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I have just received from Mr. Culver a letter with the sad intelligence of Frankie’s death
Chattanooga Tenn. 6 Oct. [sic] 1863. Dear Sister Mary: I have just received from Mr. Culver a letter with the sad intelligence of Frankie’s death. Mary I know that I can not reallize to its full extent your great bereavement, … Continue reading →
Enclosed find your pass from Louisville to Nashville
Headqrs. Co. “A” 129th Ills. Vol. Infty. Nashville, Tenn., Octr. 31st 1863 My Dear Wife Enclosed find your pass from Louisville to Nashville. Telegraph from Louisville to me telling upon what train you will come. Should you arrive here in … Continue reading →