Head Quarters Co. “A” 129th Ills. Goldsboro, N.C. April 5th 1865 My Dear Wife Yours of the 23rd ult. reached me to-day. I am very happy to learn of your good health and that the condition of the roads gives … Continue reading →
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I find in my coat pocket eleven unanswered letters
Office Chief of Artillery, District of Tennessee, Nashville, Tenn., April 5th, 1865. My Dear Sister Mollie: I find in my coat pocket eleven unanswered letters and yours of March 10th among the number. I will not neglect it longer, though … Continue reading →
Our Forage Expedition of which I spoke in my last letter was of short duration
Head Qurs. Co. “A” 129th Ills. Vols. Goldsboro, N.C. April 4th 1865 My Dear Wife We have had no mail for two days. The last news I have from you is of the 16th ult. I hope to be more … Continue reading →
The condition of the roads and your few opportunities are sufficient reasons for your letters not reaching me sooner
Goldsboro, N C. April 2nd 1865 My Dear Wife I recd. by to-day’s mail yours of the 16th inst. & was very happy to learn that you are well. Letters were recd. two days ago from Pontiac of as late … Continue reading →
The Leader of the Brig. Band is discharged and starts home to-day
Head Qurs. Co. “A”, 129th Ills. Vol. Inftry. Goldsboro, N.C., April 1st 1865 My Dear Wife The Leader of the Brig. Band is discharged & starts home to-day & thinking a letter would reach you more directly through him, I … Continue reading →
I find myself in the debt of nearly all my correspondents
Ans Mch 31 /65 La Vale Farm March 19th / .65. Dear Uncle Joe, A whole month, I am sorry to confess it, has passed since the reception of your last letter, not from neglect, but partly from want of … Continue reading →
I hope Howard will become more manageable
Head Qurs. Co. “A”, 129th Ills. Vol. Inftry. Goldsboro, N.C., Mch. 30th 1865 My Dear Wife I was the happy recipient of three letters from you to-day, of date of 6th, 7th & 9th inst., all of which confirm what … Continue reading →
Your letters may have been delayed
Head Qurs. Co. “A” 129th Ills. Vols. Goldsboro, N.C., March 29th 1865 My Dear Wife By to-day-s mail I recd. letters from Bro. Sammy [Murphy], Chattanooga, Tenn. of Mch. 2, & from Springfield, Ills. of the 2nd also, but none … Continue reading →
I must spare a few minutes from my papers to write to you
Head Quarters Co. “A” 129th Ills. Goldsboro, N.C., March 28th 1865 My Dear Wife The mail leaves at 4 P.M., & I must spare a few minutes from my papers to write to you. I recd. 4 letters from you … Continue reading →
I recd. 12 letters brought through from Atlanta and 10 more by to-days mail
Head Qurs. Co. “A”, 129th Ills. Goldsboro, N.C., Mch. 26th 1865 Sunday Eve My Dear Wife I rode from Kinston to this place yesterday on horseback, 37 miles, & arrive[d] just before dark. I recd. 12 letters brought through from … Continue reading →