Sweeny Hotel, New York Febr. 14th 1865 My Dear Wife I arrived here at 4 P.M. & recd. your letter of the 8th. The one sent to Carlisle I did not get. The mails must be much delayed by the … Continue reading →
Author Archives: Colleen Theisen
I left home on the afternoon train
Harrisburg, Pa., Febr. 13th 1865. My Dear Wife I left home on the afternoon train and have to wait until 3 o’clock to-morrow morning for the N.Y. train. The Dr. says Mother has Erysipelas, but he thinks it will not … Continue reading →
I came to mothers yesterday at noon and stayed until morning
Carlisle, Penna. Febr. 10th 1864[5] My Dear Wife I came to Mother’s yesterday afternoon & stayed until evening. Charlie was down at the Pagues’, but she was expecting him home so I went back to Harry’s & with Jennie to … Continue reading →
I arrived here about an hour ago and am at Harry’s
Carlisle, Penna.1 Febr. 9th 1864[5] 10 A.M. My Dear Wife I arrived here about an hour ago & am at Harry’s; found all well & Sister Hannah here. I will go out to Mother’s after dinner.2 All the friends so far … Continue reading →
Here I am in Mr Gillys room and feeling inclined to pen you a few lines I proceed
Cleveland Ohio Jan 25th 1865 Mrs J F Culver Pontiac Ills. Dear Sister Mary Here I am in Mr Gillys room and feeling inclined to pen you a few lines I proceed I wrote to father the day after I … Continue reading →
I have to day obtained the note held against you by Dr Jonson
Hd Qrs Co “A”. 129th Ills Chattahochie River GA Nov the 3rd /64 Capt J F Culver Dear Sir I have to day obtained the note held against you by Dr Jonson which I will forward in this letter I … Continue reading →
There is no mail going or coming at present
Head Quarters, Co. “A” 129th Regt. Ills. Vols. Chattahoochie River, Ga., Octr. 18th 1864 My Dear Wife There is no mail going or coming at present, but, as we are ordered out for forage in the morning with 5 days’ … Continue reading →
The Post Master has just informed us that all letters sent in by sun down will catch the mail
Head Qurs. Co. “A” 129th Ills. Chattahoochie River, Ga. Octr. 13th 1864 My Dear Wife The Post Master has just informed us that all letters sent in by sun down will catch the mail, &, as the sun is a … Continue reading →
It seems an age almost since I heard from you
Head Quarters Co. “A” 129th Regt. Ills. Vols. Chattahoochie River, Ga.1 October 9th 1864 My Dear Wife It seems an age almost since I heard from you, and the prospects now are not very flattering as there is yet no … Continue reading →
We suppose that our communications are interrupted somewhere, and probably no letters go north
Head Quarters Co. “A” 129th Regt. Ills. Vols. Atlanta, Georgia September 30th 1864 My Dear Wife As there is no mail, we suppose that our communications are interrupted somewhere, & probably no letters go north.1 Bro. John [Murphy] was here last … Continue reading →