The Civil War Letters
Suffolk, Virginia
May 9 to June 19, 1863
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The Civil War LettersSuffolk, VirginiaMay 9 to June 19, 1863 |
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May 9th, 1863
They have not heard from one another. They are both upset.
His Brother John has been wounded. The Rebels have left Suffolk.
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May 27th, 1863
She sent him a telegram that his Brother John has died at home. He has been out on scout for 2 weeks but has applied for a furlough to come home. He hopes General Dix will sign it.
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June 5th, 1863
His furlough has not been approved and he is in poor spirits.
He vows to write each week if he is in camp but not to worry if he misses a week when he is on a long scout.
He loves her letters. "The happiest moments I have spent since I have been a soldier is when I am reading your affectionate Letters".
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June 9th, 1863
He has written 3 times and has had no letter from her and he wonders if she has received this letters. He asks her to write a few lines to her poor Soldier.
He sends some money in the letter as Adams Express is shut today.
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June 10th, 1863
He has received 2 letters from her and is sorry for the grief he caused her by not coming home.
He vows not enlist again - he knows now how to value his Liberty and will not be taken for a "Greeny" by anyone who knows him to enlist again.
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June 19th, 1863
She has sent a lock of her hair and one of Lizzies. She would like to come to Suffolk in the fall but he says it is not the place for a Respectable Woman. "Nobody lives in Suffolk except Negores and Fancy Women".
He says she should come in Winter for a couple of months if he has a place fixed up at Winter Quarters.
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