Monthly Archives: October 2014

I think I shall come home next month.

Posted on October 27, 2014 by Museum Staff

Newark. N. J. Oct 27th My Dear Mother I have just received your letter of & those under shirts. I am very glad to git them. I think I shall come home next month. I am down for an other … Continue reading →

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my left lung is Affected & I caugh nights.

Posted on October 18, 2014 by Museum Staff

Civil War Letters Newark Oct 18th 1864 My Dear Mother, Yours — letter I have just got and I am not a going to try and answer it. I am pretty hard up. I was examined here yesterday and the … Continue reading →

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So now it seems you have no confidence in your Son.

Posted on October 9, 2014 by Museum Staff

Newark. Oct 9th 1864 My Dear Mother. I have had no letters from home for most a month. I do not think I shall be sent away very soon. I got a letter from Aunt Abby the other day. I … Continue reading →

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I have been in a dilemma for some time.

Posted on October 1, 2014 by Museum Staff

Newark. Oct 1st. 1864 Dear Mother No doubt you are wondering where I am. I have been in a dilemma for some time. We expected to leave & expected our pay & various other things. I have not money enough … Continue reading →

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