Head Quarters, Co. “A” 129th Ills. Vol. Nashville, Term., Aug. 24th 1863 My Dear Wife We arrived in Nashville yesterday morning [the 23d] after a tedious march.1 The weather is excessively warm. We are camped on the South side of … Continue reading →

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Hd. Qrs. Co. “A” 129th Ills. Vol. Gallatin, Tenn., Aug. 19th 1863 My Dear Wife I have been disappointed in not hearing from you for the last five days. I have written three letters since the receipt of your last … Continue reading →

Hd. Qrs., 129th Ills. Vol. Gallatin, Tenn., Aug. 16th 1863 My Dear Wife I was uptown with Mrs. Smith & did not take time to write, so I can but send a few lines this morning. Mrs. Smith is still … Continue reading →

Pontiac Aug. 15th 1863 Mrs culver Madam I have this day returned from Mattoon and send you the $25. as per your order. I would have do so sooner if I had been home hopeing it is yet in time … Continue reading →

Hd. Qrs. 129th Ills. Vol. Gallatin, Tenn., Aug. 14th 1863 My Dear Wife Yours of the 6th & 9th Inst. came to hand this evening.1 I am very happy to hear that there is a fair prospect of your speedy … Continue reading →

Hd. Qr., 129th Ills. Vol. Gallatin, Tenn., Aug. 14th 1863 My Dear Wife No letter from you yet. It is four days since I recd. your last letter. I have continued to write every other day, & I presume you … Continue reading →

Tuesday afternoon August 11th 1863 Mr. J. F. Culver My Dear friend I received your kind letter, was glade to hear from you. It always gives me pleasure to hear from you. perhaps you think I do not mean that, … Continue reading →

Hd. Qr. 129th Ills. Vol. Gallatin, Tenn., Aug 10th 1863 My Dear Wife I recd. your letter of the 2nd inst., bringing me the news of Frankie’s misfortune & your health scarcely improving.1 I hope Frankie may prove not to … Continue reading →