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to my dear wife
23 December 1864
Thompson, Wilmot, fl. 1864-1901
He warns her there may be some hard times. He mentioned previously that they would leave today but they are low on money.
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25 December 1864
He has had a lovely Christmas and spent most of it asleep. He wants her to send a picture of herself. Once again, he tells her to have more confidence in him, for he has only spoken to one woman since he left. He says "I know I am a wicked man, but I...
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26 December 1864
He is sad because he has not received any mail from her.
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29 December 1864
He is going to have his picture taken, though it may be expensive. Everything on the island costs three times as much. He sent her more money express. He may sell his watch.
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6 January 1865
He is on his way to Virginia. Iti is raining hard outside the tent while he writes. He describes the country as fine. There is one company from New York with them. He wishes she could be with them. Written at City Point- now named Hopewell
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