Letters to Jane, his wife. 1863-1865.

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Letters to Jane, his wife. 1863-1865.

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1) Concerning the separation the war imposed; mentioning his near-capture the previous day. [s.l.]. 1863 May 12. 2) Concerning his regiment; relating how he was robbed; mentioning his disappointment at losing the last battle. SC. 1863 July 14. 3) Concerning his inability to get leave; mentioning that Senator Wade has tried to get him transfered; telling of various of his comrades who are now prisoners. Near Brandy Station, VA. 1863 Dec. 17. 4) Concerning their separation. New Orleans, LA. 1864 Mar. 7. 5) Concerning the next battle; mentioning that his regiment found a printing press and issued a newspaper, from which he made some money; asking why she hasn't written him. Natchitoches, LA. 1864 Apr. 4. 6) Concerning his regiment and his wish to see her. New Orleans, LA. 1864 May 8. 7) Concerning his departure for the front. Lexington, KY. 1864 Sept. 20. 8) Concerning speeches he has given and his companions, Dr Massey and Eli Coffin; mentioning that he may be promoted to major general. Lexington, KY. 1864 Sept. 20. 9) Mentioning his concern over her (presumably pregnant) condition. Lexington, KY. 1865 Oct. 19.

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