Head Qrs. Co. “A” 129th Ills. Vol. Infty. Nashville, Tenn., Sept. 10th 1863 My Dear Wife I shall start for Stevenson at 6 A.M. to-morrow if nothing happens & shall not receive the letter I expect is in the mail … Continue reading →

Head Qrs. Co. “A” 129th Ills. Vol. Infty. Nashville, Tenn., Sept. 7th 1863 My Dear Wife I wrote to you to-day but was so frequently interrupted that I fear my letter was very much disconnected. I commenced it just after … Continue reading →

Head Qrs. Co. “A” 129th Ills. Vol. Infty. Nashville, Tenn., Sept. 7th 1863 My Dear Wife I intended to write on Saturday night [the 5th], but before I got fairly seated was called out on the Picket line & did … Continue reading →

Carlisle Iowa Sept 6 1863 My Dear Husband I received no saturday letter yesterday I expect it will come tomorrow. I went to church to day with Hanna & Wes’ wife It was communion service & I enjoyed it very … Continue reading →

Carlisle Sept 4th 1863 Dearest Husband Your of August 30th I received to night It was welcomed as all your letters are with joy & gladness Frankie is entirely well of his Diarrhea but still so fretful. I discovered a … Continue reading →

Head Qrs. Co. “A” 129th Ills. Vol. Nashville, Tenn., Sept. 3rd 1863 My Dear Wife Yours of Aug. 28th, dated at Carlisle, reached me this morning, informing me of your tedious & unpleasant journey, also of your safe arrival in … Continue reading →

Head Qrs. Co. “A” 129th Ills. Vols. Nashville, Tenn., Aug. 30th 1863 My Dear Wife I have been prevented from writing regularly, or at any great length for several days, owing to the press of business. We have been preparing … Continue reading →

Carlisle Penna. Aug 28th 1863 My Dear Husband I reached this place safely & in health yesterday afternoon. I had rather a tedious journey & do not think I shall ever travel the road again alone, with a baby. I … Continue reading →

Head Qurs. Co. “A”, 129th Ills. Vol. Nashville, Tenn., Aug. 28th 1863 My Dear Wife I recd. two letters from you this morning dated the 22nd & 23rd & am happy to hear that you enjoy such good health.1 I … Continue reading →

Head Quarters, Co. “A” 129th Ills. Vol. Nashville, Tenn., Aug. 27th 1863 My Dear Wife I have not had the pleasure of hearing from you since our arrival here, but hope very soon to be made happy by a letter. … Continue reading →