16 January 1863
Edwards, Oliver, 1835-1904
Autograph letter signed
Title: to Eunice Lombard Edwards
Writes to his mother from head quarters, 37th Regiment Massachusetts Volunteers. Reports, "We are to cross the Rappahannock again tomorrow morning, although I am not so foolish as to allow myself to think that in the coming struggle I must die, yet well do I know that deadly as the fight must be; no man can count on coming out of it, and it is proper to make arrangements for what God alone knows may be." Imparts instructions regarding his last wishes: a ladies watch and chain should be purchased for Annie (possibly his wife), his watch and a picture of him shall be kept by his mother, his…
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