The Civil War Letters
Prince George Area, Virginia
August 18 to September 28, 1864
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The Civil War LettersPrince George Area, VirginiaAugust 18 to September 28, 1864 |
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August 18th, 1864. Jones Landing, James River
He has returned to duty and will be at Prince George Courthouse on the left of Grant's Army. The dismounted portion of the Regiment is there and tomorrow he will take command. He hopes Lizzie is better and if she lives and he is killed she will have something to remember him by.
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August 28th, 1864. On Picket Near St. George Courthouse
He has heard from someone who was with Brother William that he is alive and well and has been sent to Georgia.
It has been a hard time of it since he is back from the Hospital with 7 of the company wounded who have since died.
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August 30th, 1864. On Picket Near St. George Courthouse
He has been busy and looks forward to going into winter quarters and invites her again to come. He hopes everyone will soon be enjoying the best of health as this leaves him at present.
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September 6th, 1864. Field Headquarters
There was an incorrect report that he was wounded and he wants her to know that he is safe and sound. There is good news in the paper and the war may come to a close.
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September 13th, 1864. On Picket Near Prince George Courthouse
He is still on picket and the weather is beginning to change - it is rather unpleasant laying on the ground without any shelter.
He would be home if it were not for the Commission but "you know what Pride and ambition will cause one to do Sometimes".
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September 19th, 1864. Headquarters Co E 11th Pa Cav, Near St. George Courthouse
He loves and admires her conduct and she is worthy of a good husband which he has been. He thinks of them often and has not been neglectful.
There is a good description of a surprise attack on them (while sleeping) by the Rebels and the action following. The Rebs captured 1,000 head of cattle for Grant's army so they will have plenty of fresh beef for sometime.
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September 22nd, 1864. Headquarters Co E 11th Pa in the Field
He is sorry for the misery and unhappiness he has caused her by enlisting and accepting a Commission. Her situation at home must be unpleasant and he reminds her she is her own boss, he trusts her, and to have her own way. He hopes God will lift the cloud which hangs over them.
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September 24th, 1864. Headquarters Co E. 11th Pa Cavalry, Prince George Courthouse
It is raining and he writes because he is lonesome under his tent flap. The papers she sent have been kept by the carriers. His old company is either dead or gone home as he now has men recruited last winter.
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September 28th, 1864. Jones Creek, VA
He is going on a dangerous and secret mission tonight and hopes for her sake he will not be the one hurt.
He is busy getting his company ready for the "tug of war".
There is enclosed a paper from the Adj. General in Washington about exchanging William as prisoner.
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