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to Mary Epperly

Believes peace will be made this fall. Says that he had no news to write her but wanted to write to her.

GLC02715.064

to C. M. Epperly

Notes that she finds it hard to eat knowing that her husband has such poor a diet. Says that she will try to send him some food. Mentions that deserters from his old regiment fought with the home guards. [See GLC02715.070]

GLC02715.065

to Mary Epperly

Mentions that many men desert daily. Says that the loneliness is almost impossible to bare. If everyone else deserts, then he will too. Notes that they are near a paper mill and paper is very cheap. Adds his thoughts about the future of the...

GLC02715.066

[A Confederate Assessment of the War]

Mentions the high price of food. States that he believes the Confederacy is doomed. "I beleave [sic] the South first started on a just course but our wickedness and diobediians [sic] has brought us to what [where] we are: and I dont think the South...

GLC02715.067

to C. M. Epperly

Writes that many men have deserted and that several hundred cavalry may be sent to bring the deserters back.

GLC02715.068

to C. M. Epperly

Discusses desertion: "I think [if] the head men dont soon end this war that the soldiers will for they are runing from down east by hundreds ther[e] was five hundred went through hear last weak well armed and they say they wont go back any more and...

GLC02715.069

to Aaron Jeffery

Richard apologizes for the delay in answering Aaron's last letter noting that the break in the mails kept him from getting a letter dated 29 June until 15 July. Richard hopes that the family is safe now that Grant's campaign against Richmond has...

GLC01896.069

to Aaron Jeffery

Thanks for the bolt of cloth that Aaron sent, but maintains that he has enough clothes and that it would have been better used for the children. Hopes that Sherman "...will at last be outgeneralled & that his army will be entirely destroyed,...[and]...

GLC01896.070

to Connie Wetmore

One letter addressed Connie Wetmore from Rod Wetmore dated August 12, 1977. Short letter relaying that he misses and loves her and their daughter, Kathy.

GLC09573.02.002

to Connie Wetmore

One letter addressed Connie Wetmore from Rod Wetmore dated August 17, 1977. Pertains to visiting family and his ex-wife. Details his interaction with his ex-wife and them discussing their past relationship. Expresses that he feels lucky to be married...

GLC09573.02.003

to Connie Wetmore

One letter addressed Connie Wetmore from Rod Wetmore dated August 24, 1977. Pertains to apologizing for the broken washing machine, communicating with acquaintances, working as the kitchen supervisor and that he misses her. States that his love for...

GLC09573.02.004

to Connie Wetmore

One letter addressed Connie Wetmore from Rod Wetmore dated August 30, 1977. Pertains to her most recent call to him; what he ate; and responding to updates of acquaintances. Also inquires about the household appliances.

GLC09573.02.005

to Connie Wetmore

One letter addressed Connie Wetmore from Rod Wetmore dated August 30, 1977. Pertains to life on the base; watching television; receiving his paycheck of 88 dollars; and requesting the address of Connie's family.

GLC09573.02.006

to Connie Wetmore

One letter addressed Connie Wetmore from Rod Wetmore dated September 6, 1977. Pertains to receiving letters from family and assuring Connie that he did not want to return to his ex-wife, Rena [see GLC09573.02.005].

GLC09573.02.007

to Connie Wetmore

One letter addressed Connie Wetmore from Rod Wetmore dated September 10, 1977. Pertains to plans to have more children; his back injury; and life on the base. Inquires after her family members and neighbors.

GLC09573.02.008

to Connie Wetmore

One letter addressed Connie Wetmore from Rod Wetmore dated September 10, 1977. Pertains to plans to have more children; his back injury; and life on the base.

GLC09573.02.009

to Connie Wetmore

One letter addressed Connie Wetmore from Rod Wetmore dated September 14, 1977. Pertains to his meals; receiving his paycheck; and borrowing books from the library. Sends best wishes to her family.

GLC09573.02.010

to Connie Wetmore

One letter addressed Connie Wetmore from Rod Wetmore dated September 21, 1977. Item is a brief letter where Rod expresses his love for Connie.

GLC09573.02.011

to Connie Wetmore

One letter addressed Connie Wetmore from Rod Wetmore dated September 28, 1977. Pertains to life on the base; receiving Kathy's school portraits and sharing them with his bunkmates. Describes the environment of the mess hall.

GLC09573.02.012

to Connie Wetmore

One letter addressed Connie Wetmore from Rod Wetmore dated October 4, 1977. Pertains to bunk inspections and attending church.

GLC09573.02.013

to Connie Wetmore

One letter addressed Connie Wetmore from Rod Wetmore dated October 6, 1977. Pertains to life on base, riding a motorcycle and plans for Christmas.

GLC09573.02.014

to Connie Wetmore

One letter addressed Connie Wetmore from Rod Wetmore dated October 12, 1977. Pertains to finances, illness in Connie's family and life on the base.

GLC09573.02.015

to Connie Wetmore

One letter addressed Connie Wetmore from Rod Wetmore dated October 23, 1977. Pertains to life on the base; his day-to-day activities; finances; home repairs; and his back injury. Inquires after her family.

GLC09573.02.016

to Connie Wetmore

One letter addressed Connie Wetmore from Rod Wetmore dated October 24, 1977. Pertains to life on the base.

GLC09573.02.017

to Connie Wetmore

One letter addressed Connie Wetmore from Rod Wetmore dated October 25, 1977. Pertains to life on the base; attempting to call home; and stocks.

GLC09573.02.018