The first page (or pages) of this letter is (are) missing. [June 10, 1864]1 I apprehend that for bold, daring, and careful and successful movement, it [Sherman’s Atlanta campaign] has never been equaled.2 We have advanced our lines over 100 … Continue reading →
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We have Genl. Inspection at 3 P.M. and as I do not know how long it may last, I hasten to write
Hd. Qurs. Co. “A” 129th Regt. Ills. Vols. In the Field, Ga., June 7th 1864 My Dear Wife Your letters of 22d, 25th & 27th have just come to hand1 with the Sentinel of 20th May, and 3 New York Tribune … Continue reading →
We are lying behind the 3rd or 4th line of fortifications in the mud to-day
Head Qurs. Co. “A” 129th Regt. Ills. Vol. Infty. In the Field June 5th 1864 My Dear Wife We are lying behind the 3rd or 4th line of fortifications in the mud to-day.1 It has rained very hard for several days … Continue reading →
I commenced a letter to you yesterday evening
Camp in the Field Near Dallas Ga. 5 June 1864. Dear Sister Mary: I commenced a letter to you yesterday evening but a shower intervening prevented me finishing it. I must confess to some delinquincy in writing home of late: … Continue reading →
We commenced moving from the centre to the left of our lines June 1st
Hd. Qurs. Co. “A” 129th Ills. Vols., 1st Brig. 3rd Div. 20th A.C. on the Battle field, Ga., June 3rd 1864 My Dear Wife We commenced moving from the centre to the left of our lines June 1st. The first … Continue reading →
I received yours of 12th ult. at Kingston and was glad to hear from you
Camp in the field near Dalis Ga. 3rd of June 1864 Dear Sister Mary I received yours of 12th ult. at Kingston and was glad to hear from you. I did not received the one you directed to Springfd for … Continue reading →
It is so hard for me to write to your Co and Regt now that my brother is gone
Covington June “64 Dear Friend Culver, Please pardon me for not writing sooner, I have been almost sick now for several weeks and you may guess did not feel much like writing. It is so hard for me to write … Continue reading →
I have a few moments to write, and the mail is just going
Hd. Qurs. Co. “A” 129th Regt. Ills. Vol. Infty. 1 Brig. 3rd Div., 20th A.C. In front of Dallas, Ga. Monday Eve. [sic] May 31st 1864 My Dear Wife I have a few moments (10) to write, & the mail is just … Continue reading →
Mother received your letter today and desires to answer it immediately
Carlisle May 30 1864 Dear Sister Mary Mother received your letter today and desires to answer it immediately so she came up to get me to write for her. You speak of writing to me. I received your letter with … Continue reading →
We moved up to this place on the evening of the 25th
Hd. Qurs., Co. “A” 129th Ills. Behind the fortifications in front of Dallas, May 27th 1864 My Dear Wife Yours of the 17th has just come to hand.1 I am very happy to hear that you were well. We moved up … Continue reading →