Monday morning — April 25th My Dear Wife Bro. Johnie has not got up yet, & I will add a few lines. Here comes Alf. [Huetson] with my mail, two letters from you, both dated the 19th, one containing stamps.1 The … Continue reading →

Head Qurs., Company “A”, 129th Ills, Vols. Wauhatchie, Tenn., April 24th 1864 My Dear Wife This has been a Holy Day, & I feel much refreshed. We had preaching at 10 A.M. Bro. Cotton preached the funeral of Jos. Shellenbarger … Continue reading →

Head Qurs. Co. “A”, 129th Ills, Vols. Wauhatchie, Tenn., April 24th 1864 My dear Wife I arrived here safe on yesterday evening. Bro. Johnie came with me & is now here.1 We went to church this forenoon, & this afternoon we … Continue reading →

Hd. Qurs. Co. “A”, 129th Ills. Vols.1 Wauhatchie, Tenn., April 20th 1864 My Dear Wife I recd. a pass this evening with recommend[ation] to get pass from Chattanooga to Cleveland.2 I will start on the 5 o’clock train to-morrow morning, & … Continue reading →

Head Qurs., 1st Brig., 1st Div., 11th A.C. Wauhatchie, Tenn., April 15th 1864 My Dear Wife I recd. three letters since I last wrote: two yesterday and one to-day, mailed, respectively, Apr. 7th, 9th & 11th.1 I am very happy to … Continue reading →

Head. Qurs., 1st Brigade, 1st Division, 11th A.C. Wauhatchie, Tenn., April 13th 1864 My Dear Wife I did not have the pleasure of hearing from you to-day as I expected, nor did I write last night as I promised. I … Continue reading →

Head Qurs., 1st Brig., 1st Div., 11th A.C. Wauhatchie, Tenn., April 12th 1864 My Dear Wife Yours of April 2nd came to hand yesterday, also one from Mother [Murphy].1 I am very happy to learn of your good health. Your letter … Continue reading →

Head Quarters, 1st Brigade, 1st Division, 11th Army Corps Wauhatchie, Tenn., April 10th 1864 My Dear Wife I delayed writing last night hoping to hear from you by this morning’s mail. The train did not get in until just before … Continue reading →

Head Quarters, 1st Brigade, 1st Div., 11th A.C. Wauhatchie, April 6th 1864 My Dear Wife Yours of March 26th 1864 came to hand two days ago, but the one I recd. by Capt. Hoskins was three days later, Mch. 29th.1 I … Continue reading →

Head Quarters, 1st Brigade, 1st Division, 11th Army Corps Wauhatchie, Tenn., Sunday, April 3rd 1864 My Dear Wife Your letter of 29th March came to hand this morning.1 I am very happy to hear that you are well. This day opened … Continue reading →