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to Hannah E. Russell
7 March 1862
Russell, E. S., fl. 1861-1862
Informs wife that he is on the mend and hopes to be fully recovered soon. Writes that he is sending her 15 dollars.
GLC03523.50.10
16 March 1862
Writes that he sent 15 dollars and wants her to spend it wisely for he does not know when he will get paid again. Comments that he had a relapse of the fever since he last wrote to her but that God spared his life. Reports that his regiment is in...
GLC03523.50.11
25 March 1862
Informs his wife that he misses her and would like to see his family, friends, and neighbors. Comments that he does not want to see one particular family who has been telling lies about him and his family. Writes that he expects to stay in...
GLC03523.50.12
11 April 1862
Letter is signed by Russell but written in the hand of John Vangordon, a fellow patient in the hospital. Informs his wife that he is too weak to write. Reports that he intended to go to Nashville, Tennessee but the doctor said that he was diseased...
GLC03523.50.13
4 May 1862
Informs his wife that he is not doing any better and believes that his time is near. States that he is submitting to God's will. Writes, "my prayer is that God may be good to you & my dear children. Put your trust in him & he will be a friend to...
GLC03523.50.15
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