Monthly Archives: March 2013

Family News

Posted on March 25, 2013 by Museum Staff

Brady Jan 23 – 63 Dear Sister and Friends I will try and write you a few lines to let you know that we are all well and hope this will find you the same it is raining here to … Continue reading →

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I am well and fat and look rather rough

Posted on March 18, 2013 by Museum Staff

Camp near Danville Ky Jan 12   Dear Sister I will write a few lines to you I am well and fat and look rather rough I will if you will permit me to send you a dollar in this … Continue reading →

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I am well well and tough as an Oak knot

Posted on March 11, 2013 by Museum Staff

Camp Danville Monday Jan 12th 1863 My everlasting beloved Sister Harriet I will try and write a few lines to you although you havent written to me I am well  well and tough as an Oak knot weight 159 ½ … Continue reading →

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Letters to the parents

Posted on March 4, 2013 by Museum Staff

Camp at Nicholasville Dec-5-1862 Dear Mother how are you this eavning[sic]  well I hope I am well and tougher than a not[knot]  we received your kind letter this afternoon and was glad to hear from you and to hear that … Continue reading →

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