Covington 1 April 1864 Lieut J.F. Culver. Dear Sir I thought while I had a few spare moments I would write to you. I had a letter almost written to you but it was so mixed up that I thought … Continue reading →
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We are very sorry to hear of my brothers sickness, but hope to hear soon of his recovery
Covington March 31st 1864. Lieut. J.F. Culver. Dear Sir. We recd. your kind letters this evening little suspecting what the contents was. They was dated respectfuly 24th, 26th & 27th. also two from Lieut. Smith dated 25th & 27th. We … Continue reading →
It was my intention to write you a long letter last night, but my tent smoked so that I could not keep a fire
Head Quarters, 1st Brigade, 1st Division, 11th Army Corps Wauhatchie, Tenn., March 30th 1864 My Dear Wife Your letter of the 22nd inst. came to hand this morning.1 It was my intention to write you a long letter last night, but … Continue reading →
I have spent the evening thus far very pleasantly, and it seemed more like old times
Head Qurs., 1st Brig., 1st Div., 11th A.C. Wauhatchie, Tenn., March 27th 1864 My Dear Wife I have spent the evening thus far very pleasantly, and it seemed more like old times than usual. If you had been one of … Continue reading →
This morning opened out very beautiful, and all nature seems to be praising God
Head Quarters, 1st Brigade, 1st Division, 11th Army Corps Wauhatchie, Tenn., March 27th 1864 My Dear Wife This morning opened out very beautiful, and all nature seems to be praising God for his goodness. I had the blues yesterday badly … Continue reading →
For some considerable time past I have awaited a letter from you
In Camp at London Tenn. 22 March 1864. Dear Brother Frank: Day before yesterday, I received yours of the 14th inst. For some considerable time past I have awaited a letter from you and wondered why it came not, but … Continue reading →
We were very much surprised on getting up this morning to find snow eleven and 1/2 inches deep
Head Qurs., 1st Brig., 1st Div., 11th A.C. Lookout Valley, Mch. 22nd 1864 My Dear Wife We were very much surprised on getting up this morning to find snow eleven & 1/2 inches deep. This “Sunny South” passes all understanding; … Continue reading →
I would have written to you as soon as I got yours but I expected to leave here soon
Camp Yates Springfield March 22nd, 1864 Dear Sister Mary Yours of the 2nd inst I received in due season and was glad to hear from you. I would have written to you as soon as I got it but I … Continue reading →
In fulfillment of my promise made this morning, I should set down to write
Head Quarters, 1st Brig., 1st Div., 11th A.C. Lookout Valley, Sunday Evening 11 o’clock March 20th 1864 Dear Mary In fulfillment of my promise made this morning, I should set down to write, and, were that the only incentive, I … Continue reading →
I have sat down this morning to answer your letters which have accumulated
Head Quarters, 1st Brigade, 1st Division, 11th Army Corps Lookout Valley, March 20th 1864 My Dear Wife I have sat down this morning to answer your letters which have accumulated since we left Nashville. I may have answered some of … Continue reading →