I sent a letter day before yesterday by the Chaplain Cotton

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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 sent a letter day before yesterday by the Chaplain [Cotton], but, as he intends going by the way of Middleport, it may be several days before he reaches Pontiac. He will give a full history of events. Continue reading →

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I am again in Clevd and will for at least two months

Joseph Culver Letter, August 4, 1864, Page 1[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 in Clevd and will for at least [two?] months I am here because Mr [Snow?] has [sent me here?] to get and bring out a new [tug?] he is having built [here?] I do not expect to have her done before the [first?] of Oct. You may expect to be pestered with more letters [illegible] us. that I [illegible] in on them.

[illegible]

Bro Murphy
West Clevd Ohio
No 62 Clinton St

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I intended to write to you on Sabbath but was put on duty in the skirmish line

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Head Qur. Co “A” 129th Regt Ills Vols
In the Field Near Atlanta Ga
August 3″ 1864
M.E. S. School
Pontiac Ill.
Dear Friends

I intended to write to you on Sabbath but was put on duty in the skirmish line on saturday Evening & was not relieved until late on Sunday Evening. during the past two weeks we have been so constantly moving that I have had no oportunity. As the chaplain starts for Home to-day I cannot Expect to write anything that he will not tell you much better than I can write it. I almost Envy him the pleasure he will Enjoy in seeing all your bright faces and hearing you sing those sweet songs so familiar and so intimately associated with the past. But I will live in hope that my turn will come yet And that God in His Infinite Mercy will grant me the privelege of Uniting my voice with yours in songs of praise to His most Excellent name. I have been blessed all these long weary months with Excellent health and amid all the dangers of the way through which I have been led I have Escaped unharmed. I have often thought that it was in Answer to the prayers of many kind friends that God has been so abundant in blessings to me. Our Countrys Cause in this Department is still gradually yet surely prospering. I hope you are all praying most Earnestly for Gods assistance that this war may speedily End and that the cause of Our Father may prosper.

We moved yesterday from one position on the Extreme right of the Army to the centre & we are now occupying trenches within one mile of Atlanta. The sharpshooters of the Enemy have wounded some of the men shooting from the top of the houses in the city. I heard just now that Levi Dell of Co “G” and two others of the Regt whose names I have not learned were wounded just now. The health of the Regt is good. Those of your friends wounded in our late battles are getting along well and we hope for their speedy recovery. I have many things to say to you but I must close for this time. May Our Father in Heaven bless all your Efforts to do good. Strive to please the Savior and he will bless your labor to be good and do good and you will be happy

Your affect. Friend
J.F. Culver

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Chaplain Cotton starts for home to-day

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Head Qurs. Co. “A” 129th Regt. Ills. Vols.
In the Field near Atlanta, Ga., August 3rd 1864
My Dear Wife

Chaplain Cotton starts for home to-day ((Chaplain Cotton had resigned from the service and was returning to Pontiac, Illinois. Compiled Service Records of Union Soldiers, NA.)) & I hope to have an opportunity to send this by him. He recd. his resignation accepted yesterday. I have almost wished a few times that I was going with him but the campaign is not closed yet, and I must wait patiently. We moved from our position on the extreme right to the right of our Corps last night. Continue reading →

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I am very happy to learn that my letters have added to your happiness

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Head Qurs., Co. “A” 129th Regt. Ills. Vols.
In the Field Near Atlanta, Georgia
July 28th 1864
My Dear Wife

Your letter of July 18th was recd. since I last wrote. I am very happy to learn that you enjoy such good health and also that my letters have added to your happiness. May our Father in Heaven, who has been so bountiful in blessings to us, continue to preserve us in life and health and give us Grace to discharge our duty in such a manner as may find favor in his sight. Continue reading →

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Yours of the 4th and 17th just came to hand

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[July 26, 1864]

Dear Mary

Yours of the 4th & 17th just came to hand. Jim Rawlins has just left here, and he says Sammy was sent to the Hospital to-day. I am happy to know that you are so well. Continue reading →

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All thanks to a kind Father, we are all safe

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July 24th [1864]
Sunday morning.

All thanks to a kind Father, we are all safe & well. God has been with us. I saw Bro. John [Murphy] this morning, he is very well; Bro. Sammy was back with the wagons in the rear and is not very well. Continue reading →

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I have had no opportunity to answer fully your letters and shall not be able to do so to-day

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Head Quarters Co. “A” 129th Regt Ills Vols
In The field in front of Atlanta Ga
July 23rd 1864
My dear wife

I have had no oportunity to answer fully your letters of the 9″ 10″ & 12″ & shall not be able to do so to-day I presume. You must have gathered a large quantity of Sanitary Stores judging from the quantities mentioned in your several letters I hope I may have an opportunity to assist in consuming them. Your health has been much better than I anticipated & I am very happy God has dealt very kindly with us: I am very much obliged for the papaers you sent I have recd some 5 or 6 within a very few days. I have understood all along that Henry Greenebaum was strong for the union & am surprised to learn that he has any sentiments in common with the Copperheads. Continue reading →

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We crossed the river Sunday evening and are now in front of Atlanta

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Hd. Qrs. Co. “A” 129th Reg. Ills. Vols.
In the Field Near Atlanta, Ga., July 19th 1864
My Dear Wife

We crossed the river Sunday evening & are now in front of Atlanta. ((Hooker’s corps had crossed the Chattahoochie at Pace’s Ferry on the evening of the 17th and halted for the night within one mile of Nancy Creek. This stream was bridged the next morning, and the corps advanced and took position on the right of General Howard’s IV Corps. Ward’s division was on the left. Before going into camp, the troops entrenched. O.R., Ser. I, Vol. XXXVIII, pt. II, p. 327.)) I recd. two letters yesterday, dated the 6th & 7th, and was very happy to learn of your good health. May our Father fill our hearts with gratitude for all his mercies and blessings. Continue reading →

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I wrote a short note this forenoon, at which time we had orders to march at 3 o clock

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Head Qurs. Co. “A” 129th Regt. Ills. Vols.
July 17 1864- 2 o clock P.M.
My Dear Wife

I wrote a short note this forenoon & sent by Alf Huetson to the mail, ((The “short note” is missing from the Culver Collection.)) at which time we had orders to march at 3 o clock P.M. The orders have been countermanded just now, though we are held in readiness to move at a moment’s notice. ((General Thomas, on the morning of the 17th, ordered General Hooker’s XX Corps to cross the Chattahoochie at Pace’s Ferry. As the XIV Corps was crossing, Hooker was to regulate his movements accordingly. This was the reason for the delay. O.R., Ser. I, Vol. XXXVIII, pt. V, p. 161.)) I therefore am happy to have an opportunity to write to you as I promised in my letter yesterday, so until the orders come I am wholly yours. Continue reading →

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