McPhutons, Joseph G. (fl. 1862) to James Kelly
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC04197.28 Author/Creator: McPhutons, Joseph G. (fl. 1862) Place Written: Bloomington, Indiana Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 1862/04/11 Pagination: 2 p. Order a Copy
He is on leave and visited Kelley's house. He encourages his friend to keep his spirits up and to follow the surgeon's instructions.
Dear Kelly
I am at home on a [illegible] of 12 days which [illegible] on [illegible] next. But [illegible]. March in a few days to Cumberland [illegible] Gen. Morgan our commander.
Have just come from your house when I went to see little Mary. She was not at home, having you on a visit to the [illegible]. She is very well - but has not gained her strength fully. Your [illegible] I there with Mr. [illegible] and will remain until Mr. Kelly comes back
I am sorry you have been so [illegible] wounded - but hope by came and attention you may recover. Don't give up - when seen hot wounds an all bad, and seem that an regarded as utterly hopeless - by any surgeon terminated favorably. Much defined upon the patient - Do as the surgeon [illegible], especially in regard to frontier and [illegible]. I would be delighted if I could be then to many you though. Hope your gallantry in that battle will seen for you the proper can from your [illegible]. Sir [illegible] my knee [illegible] regard who ever he may be, and as him form, to see to it that nothing is left undone which ought to be [illegible] from you.
Every thing looks well about you [illegible] at home - trees just beginning to bloom - and I [illegible] hope you may live to [illegible] to your home and friends and enjoy their fruit.
Our whole population deeply regret you enjoying & [illegible] hope for you [illegible]
Yours sincerely
Jos G McPhutons
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