Head Quarters, Co. “A” 129th Ills. Vol. Infty. Gallatin, Tenn., Aug. 7th 1863 My Dear Wife Your letter commenced July 27th & mailed Aug. 1st came duly to hand by this evening’s mail.1 I am surprised that so long a … Continue reading →
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I did not know I would be so much disappointed when I learned that you had given up all hope of obtaining a leave of absence
New Hartford New York August 6th 1863 My Dearest Husband Day before yesterday, and today, I was made very happy by the reception of two good long letters from the one loved best, dated July 28th & 30th. I did … Continue reading →
Yesterday I. received a Record of Camp A. of 129th Reg. wich I am very thank full for
Pontiac Aug. 5th 1863. Friend J. [F?]. Culver Yours [done?] W.J. Russell I received also yesterday I. received a Record of Camp A. of 129th Reg. wich I am very thank full for it I presume you have send it … Continue reading →
The mails have been quite irregular of late
Head Quarters, Co. “A” 129th Ills. Vols. Gallatin, Tenn., Aug. 4th 1863 My Dear Wife The mails have been quite irregular of late, & I have recd. no letter since Friday [July 31]. However, I feel assured that if anything … Continue reading →
Your letter containing $20 arrived duly
Camp near Shelbyville, Tenn. 1st August 1863. Dear Brother Frank: Yours of date 29 Ult is at hand. Your letter containing $20 arrived duly, and its receipt was acknowledged the same day of its arrival. I am glad to hear … Continue reading →
I felt somewhat surprised before opening your letter to find it Post Marked Clinton
Head Quarters, Co. “A” 129th Regt. Ills. Vol. Infty. Gallatin, Tenn. July 30th 1863 My Dear Wife Yours of the 28th inst. came to hand this evening. I felt somewhat surprised before opening your letter to find it Post Marked … Continue reading →
I dreamed of seeing Frankie & you last night
July 29th/63 Dearest Wife I feel much better, & I think before night I shall be well as ever. I dreamed of seeing Frankie & you last night. I thought we were on our way to Carlisle. May God bless … Continue reading →
I hoped to hear that you were quite well & feel sorry to hear that you do not enjoy good health
Head Quarters, Co. “A” 129th Regt. Ills. Vol. Infty. Gallatin, Tenn., July 28th 1863 My Dear Wife Yours of July 22nd is duly received.1 I hoped to hear that you were quite well & feel sorry to hear that you … Continue reading →
I have just finished a letter to Mary directing it to New Hartford N.Y.
East Villa, July 27th/63. Dear brother Joe, I have just finished a letter to Mary directing it to New Hartford N.Y. which is the place you spoke of. I sent her an invitation to spend the remainder of the Summer … Continue reading →
I am very Sorry to hear that you do not enjoy good health
Head Quarters, Co. “A” 129th Regt. Illinois, Vols. Infty. Gallatin, Tennessee July 26th 1863 My Dear Wife Yours of the 16th reached me yesterday evening and of the 14th a few days ago.1 I am very Sorry to hear that … Continue reading →