Thursday, Octr. 15th 1863 Dear Wife Unfortunately I have recd. no letter to-day. I have been working on some Ordnance reports, trying to keep my mind engaged but with little effect. I do feel sadly disappointed and very uneasy. I … Continue reading →
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My mind has been ill at ease all day to-day
Head Qrs. Co. “A” 129th Ills. Vol. Infty. Nashville, Tenn., Octr. 14th 1863 My Dear Wife I felt very much disappointed in not hearing from you this morning, not having reed, any word from you yesterday. My mind has been … Continue reading →
Yesterday I received a letter from Frank saying that Dear little Frankie was worse
Pontiac Sabbath eve Oct 18 /63 My Dear Daughter, Yesterday I received a letter from Frank saying that Dear little Frankie was worse. I so hope and pray that he is better again if it is our Heavenly Fathers will. … Continue reading →
Frank, I’m short of change and do not know as we shall be paid off very soon
In Camp near Chatanooga Tenn. 6 Oct. 1863 Dear Brother Frank: I’m well and hope you are. Frank, I’m short of change and do not know as we shall be paid off very soon; now if you have money to … Continue reading →
Yours of the 27th Sept. came to hand this morning & relieved my mind of much anxiety about Frankie
Head Qrs. Co. “A” 129th Ills. Vol. Nashville, Tenn., Octr. 5th 1863 My Dear Wife Yours of the 27th Sept. came to hand this morning & relieved my mind of much anxiety about Frankie.1 I hope he may soon recover. … Continue reading →
I wrote a note hastily to-day & intended to enclose Bro. Johnie’s letter, but the drum beat for drill
Head Qrs. Co. “A” 129th Ills. Vol. Infty. Nashville, Tenn., Octr. 2nd 1863 My Dear Wife I wrote a note hastily to-day & intended to enclose Bro. Johnie’s letter, but the drum beat for drill, &, in my haste, I … Continue reading →
The music you sent me arrived this morning
Head Qrs. Co. “A” 129th Ills. Vol. Nashville, Term., Octr. 2nd 1863 My Dear Wife The music you sent me arrived this morning with your letter of the 24th inst.,1 & one from Bro. Johnie which you will find enclosed.2 … Continue reading →
LC Late Night – this Wednesday!
Join us for LC Late Night on Wed. Oct. 2nd from 10p-2a in the Main Library Learning Commons. Catch a movie in the Librarian Film Series Learn tips and tricks […]
I recd. a letter from you on my return yesterday from Stevenson
Head Qrs. Co. “A” 129th Ills. Vol. Nashville, Tenn., Sept. 29th 1863 My Dear Wife I recd. a letter from you on my return yesterday from Stevenson & looked for another this morning but was disappointed.1 I am happy to … Continue reading →
Perhaps something will turn up in our favor
Carlisle Penn Sept [25?] 1863 My Dear Husband Yours of Aug. 27 & 28 I received tonight, also one from Bro Jonnie. I am so much disappointed to hear that there is so little prospect of your getting home I … Continue reading →