Head Quarters, Co. “A” 129th Regt. Ills. Vols. Infty. Chattahoochie River, Ga. September 13th 1864 My Dear Wife On my return from Atlanta last evening, I found three letters awaiting me. I am most happy to hear that you enjoy … Continue reading →
Author Archives: Colleen Theisen
I came here on a visit to-day
Hd. Qurs. Hospital, 3d Div. 20th A.C. Atlanta, Ga. Sept. 12th 1864 My Dear Wife I came here on a visit to-day. I came down with Dr. Wood in an ambulance.1 On our way, we met the mail going out, 8 … Continue reading →
Rest assured that we are all well and everything is prospering
Head Qurs. Co. “A” 129th Ills. Chattahoochie River, Ga. Sept. 10th 1864 My Dear Wife Though it seems very improbable that any letter will reach you for some time to come, as our communication is so seriously interrupted; yet, should … Continue reading →
Our opportunities for a regular mail are growing less
Head Quarters Co. “A” 129th Ills. Vols. Chattahoochie River, Ga. September 8th 1864 My Dear Wife We have no mail yet, and our opportunities for a regular mail are growing less unless some other method be adopted. We hope, however, … Continue reading →
A week of intense anxiety was relieved by the news of your safety
Head Quarters, Co. “A” 129th Regiment Ills. Vols. Infty. Chattahoochie River, Georgia September 7th 1864 My Dear Wife Your letters of the 23rd & 25th August came to hand yesterday evening. To “Our Father” be all praise for his loving … Continue reading →
Video Series Visiting Bauman Rare Books
Over the summer members of the University of Iowa Special Collections team visited Las Vegas for the American Library Association and stopped by Bauman Rare Books to chat with Rebecca […]
As we have orders to move to Atlanta to-morrow, I may not have an opportunity to write
Hd. Qurs. Co. “A”, 129th Ills. Vols. Inftry. Chattahoochie River, Ga. Sept. 5th 1864 My Dear Wife As we have orders to move to Atlanta to-morrow, I may not have an opportunity to write.1 We have recd. no mail yet; I … Continue reading →
The telegraph has just announced the nomination of Geo. B. McClellan by the Chicago Convention for President
Thursday, Sept. 1st 1864 Dear Mary The telegraph has just announced the nomination of Geo. B. McClellan by the Chicago Convention for President but lacks confirmation. We have no news from the Army yet. The mail came in about an … Continue reading →
I have given all my time for the past few days to writing up company business
Head Quarters Co. “A” 129th Regt Ills. Vols. Inftry. In the Field, Chattahoochie River, Georgia August 31st 1864 My Dear Wife I have given all my time for the past few days to writing up company business, and, as I … Continue reading →
A very light mail was recd. at noon to-day but none for me
Head Qurs. Co. “A” 129th Regt. Ills. Vols. Chattahoochie River, Georgia August 31st 1864 My Dear Wife A very light mail was recd. at noon to-day but none for me. We are being mustered for pay to-day, and rumor says … Continue reading →