WhiteSide Tenn. Sept. 29th 1864 Capt. I report progress – After hoping you and Co. “A” and in no danger William and I reached Chattanooga Some time during the Night of the 27th. here we learned that there was expected … Continue reading →
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Another day has passed, another week commenced, and God has been and still is with me
Head Qurs. Co. “A” 129th Regt. Ills. Vols. Atlanta, Georgia September 25th 1864 My Dear Wife Another day has passed, another week commenced, and God has been and still is with me. I long for some news from home. No … Continue reading →
I have not forgotten your request to keep this day as one of thanksgiving
Head Quarters Co. “A” 129th Regt. Ills. Vols. Atlanta, Georgia, September 21st 1864 My Dear Wife I have not forgotten your request to keep this day as one of thanksgiving to “Our Father” for the very many blessings He has … Continue reading →
There must be something wrong with the mails as they do not come at all regular
Head Qurs. Co. “A” 129th Regt. Ills. Vols. Atlanta, Georgia September 22nd 1864 My Dear Wife I was disappointed to-day in not receiving any letter from you to-day. There must be something wrong with the mails as they do not … Continue reading →
I have been very busy to-day fixing up Hd. Qurs.
Head Quarters, Co. “A” 129th Regt. Ills. Vols. Atlanta, Georgia September 19th 1864 My Dear Wife I have been very busy to-day fixing up Hd. Qurs. and this evening in preparing for Inspection to-morrow. We are now very pleasantly situated … Continue reading →
I am very sorry to learn that your health is not good
Head Qurs. Co. “A” 129th Regt. Ills. Vols. Atlanta, Ga. Sept. 19th 18641 My Dear Wife Your letters mailed the 9th & 10th were recd. yesterday evening. I am very sorry to learn that your health is not good, but … Continue reading →
I take the opertunety to let you no wher I am and how I am geten a long
Chattnooga Tenn September 18 1864 My Dear friend I take the opertunety to let you no wher I am and how I am geten a long I am well all but my back and that is weak so that I … Continue reading →
How is baby tonight? And its mother? Still well I hope.
Hd. Qurs. Battery “M” 1st Ill. Arty. Atlanta Ga. 16 Sept. 1864. My Dear Sister Mollie: How is baby tonight? And its mother? Still well I hope. I would like to drop in and make the acquaintance of my new … Continue reading →
I opened my letter to say that we remain all well
Sept. 14th 64 — 1 P.M. I opened my letter to say that we remain all well. We have orders to move to Atlanta to-morrow morning;1 so, if they are not countermanded, we will be probably located in or near the … Continue reading →
I shall endeavor to remember the 21st September, and, if in my power, will keep it sacred with you
Head Quarters, Co. “A” 129th Regt. Ills. Vol. Infty. Chattahoochie River, Georgia September 13th 1864 My Dear Wife Your letters of the 2nd & 4th came to hand this evening. I am very happy, indeed, to learn of your good … Continue reading →