Hd. Qurs. Co. “A” 129th Regt. Ills., Vols. Infty. In the Field Near Chattahoochie River July 10th 1864 My Dear Wife Yours of June 30th has just come to hand. I am most happy to learn that you enjoy such … Continue reading →
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I intended to write you a long letter yesterday but was so busy
Hd. Qurs. Co. “A” 129th Ills. Vol. Infty. On Picket 6 o’clock A.M., July 9th 1864 My Dear Wife I intended to write you a long letter yesterday but was so busy laying out a camp and fixing up that … Continue reading →
About 8 P.M. on Saturday evening, it was known that the enemy were falling back
Hd. Qurs. 129th Regt. Ills. Vols. Infty. In the Field 8 miles South West of Marietta, Ga., July 4th 1864 My Dear Wife Yours of the 23rd June came to hand yesterday evening, & I am most happy to learn … Continue reading →
Sergt. Jim Morrow arrived this morning bringing your letter of the 17th
Hd. Qurs. Co. “A” 129th Regt. Ills. Vols. Inftry. In the Field Near Marietta, Ga. July 1st 1864 My Dear Wife Sergt. Jim Morrow arrived this morning bringing your letter of the 17th June and the box of cherries, the … Continue reading →
Yours of 21st inst. to Sammy containing love and logwood arrived yesterday
Camp near Marietta Ga. 29th June 1864. My Dear Sister Mollie: Yours of 21st inst. to Sammy containing love & logwood arrived yesterday evening. Though brief it was very welcome. It’s the first from home in many weeks. Sammy does … Continue reading →
I am a little disappointed in not having heard from you
Hd. Qurs. Co. “A” 129th Regt. Ills. Vols. In the Field Near Marietta, Ga. June 28th 1864 My Dear Wife I am a little disappointed in not having heard from you by yesterday’s mail. Some were recd. from Pontiac of … Continue reading →
We occupy the same position we have held for the past few days
Hd. Qurs. Co. “A” 129th Regt. Ills. Vols. In the Field Near Marietta, Ga. June 25th 1864 My Dear Wife We occupy the same position we have held for the past few days. The weather is very warm, but by … Continue reading →
Since I last wrote, we have moved several miles to the right
Hd. Qurs. Co. “A” 129th Regt. Ills. Vols. In the Field Near Marietta, Ga., June 22nd 1864 My Dear Wife Yours of 11th, mailed 13th inst., came to hand yesterday.1 I am most happy to learn of your good health, may … Continue reading →
Yours of June 9th came to hand last night, and I read it this morning
Hd. Qurs. Co. “A” 129th Regt. Ills. Vols. Behind the Fortifications, June 17th 1864 My Dear Wife Yours of June 9th came to hand last night, & I read it this morning.1 As I may possibly get an opportunity to send … Continue reading →
As an opportunity offers to send mail to the rear, I am happy to be able to write
Head Qurs. Co. “A” 129th Regt. Ills. Vols. In the Field, Near Marietta, Georgia June 14th 1864 My Dear Wife As an opportunity offers to send mail to the rear, I am happy to be able to write. We are … Continue reading →