Head Qurs. Co. “A” 129th Regt. Ills. Vols. Infty. In the Field, Chattahoochie River August 30th 1864 My Dear Wife The mail is late to-day & has not yet come in, while the time has arrived for the mail to … Continue reading →
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Yours of date 11 Aug. has just reached me, and it has lifted a load of anxiety from my mind
Hd. Quarters Battery “M” Ist Ill. Artillery. Near Atlanta Ga. 22 Aug. 1864. Dear Sister Mollie: Yours of date 11 Aug. has just reached me, and it has lifted a load of anxiety from my mind. Untill today I have … Continue reading →
I feel anxious about you and hope you keep right well
My Dear Mary, Your letter was received a day or two before we left home and as it was commencement week and I had a house full of visitors I could not reply before we left. We were gone six … Continue reading →
I just finished a letter to Frank and having some time to spare I thought I might drop you a line
Carlisle Aug 20th 1864 Dear Mary, I just finished a letter to Frank and having some time to spare I thought I might drop you a line. A year ago you were with us and though you remained but a … Continue reading →
It is just one week since I recd. a letter from you and just at this time it has seemed almost a month
Head Quarters Co. “A” 129th Regt., Ills. Vols. In the Field Near Atlanta, Georgia August 18th 1864 My Dear Wife It is just one week since I recd. a letter from you and just at this time it has seemed … Continue reading →
God in his Infinite mercy has spared my life to enjoy the light of another Holy Sabbath
Head Qrs Co. “A” 129th Regt. Ills. Vols. In the Field Near Atlanta Georgia August 14th 1864 My Dear Wife God in his Infinite mercy has spared my life to enjoy the [light?] of another Holy Sabbath, a day which has … Continue reading →
It has rained a great deal for a few days past making it very uncomfortable
Head qrs Co “A” 129th Regt Ills. Vols In the Field Near Atlanta Ga August 9th 1864 My dear Wife I wrote but a short note yesterday because I was busy on the muster and [pay rolls?] of the Company … Continue reading →
I hasten to write knowing that you may be anxious to hear and a letter unexpected always gives pleasure
Head Qurs. Co. “A” 129th Regt. Ills. Vols. In the Field near Atlanta, Ga. August 6th 1864 My Dear Wife Yours of July 28th came to hand this morning. I am very happy to learn that you still enjoy good … Continue reading →
I sent a letter day before yesterday by the Chaplain Cotton
Head Qurs. Co. “A” 129th Regt. Ills. Vols. Infty. In the Field Near Atlanta, Ga. August 5th 1864 My Dear Wife I recd. yours of the 27th yesterday and was very happy to learn that your health continues good. I … Continue reading →
I am again in Clevd and will for at least two months
[West?] Clevd Ohio Aug 4th 64 Dear Sister Mary Your last was duly recd. and was very welcom Last Friday I recd. a letter from [name?] and Mother. And day before one from John They were well. I am again … Continue reading →