14 December 1862

Boston, John W., fl. 1862-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to wife and children

has come down with a cold. says he is in a dangerous place. says the only women he sees are "nigger wenches, and I hate them, every once and a while I see a white woman..." would like to be with her and the children.

GLC09315.05

2 December 1862

Boston, John W., fl. 1862-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to wife and children

writes they have to survive on half rations.

GLC09315.06

1863

Boston, John W., fl. 1862-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to wife and children

writes that the regiment will be reorganized ina week. the new recruits will have to stay for the full term of enlistment. but they are confident the war will end before the term is up.

GLC09315.07

1863

Boston, John W., fl. 1862-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to wife and children

sorry to hear that Mary (his daughter) was sick but hopes she is better now. refers to old friends and asks his wife to tell them he remembers them well and ask how they are getting along.

GLC09315.08

February 1863

Boston, John W., fl. 1862-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to wife and children

writing from the hospital where he is helping out. many are afflicted with the measles. prefers working in the hospital to picket duty.

GLC09315.09

11 February 1863

Boston, John W., fl. 1862-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to wife and children

in very good spirits because he is eating very good food lately. hopes his wife is getting fat. doesn't know when he'll get paid, but when he does, he'll send some money home.

GLC09315.10

1863

Boston, John W., fl. 1862-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to wife and children

writes that while he has some health complaints like his side and his throat, he doesn't let it get him down because he has a duty to fulfill. talks about witnessing the death of a fellow soldier who got sick.

GLC09315.11

12 April 1863

Boston, John W., fl. 1862-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to wife and children

informs her that officers claim they will all be home in five months. fears that someone will ravish his wife while he is away, asks if she received the money he sent.

GLC09315.12

13 April 1863

Boston, John W., fl. 1862-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to wife

writes that he got paid and he will send her 30 dollars and if it gets to her safe he will send another 20 dollars.

GLC09315.13

25 April 1863

Boston, John W., fl. 1862-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to wife

glad that the children are doing well and hopes she will stay well. sent William a watch.

GLC09315.14

28 April 1863

Boston, John W., fl. 1862-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to wife

describes his sleeping arrangements and plans for a march coming up. the surgeon has exempted those with a disability.

GLC09315.15

6 May 1863

Boston, John W., fl. 1862-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to father

hopes the day day he gets to see his wife and children is not far off. writes that he despises young men that have chosen not to fight, for choosing not to save their country from destruction is a sin.

GLC09315.16

May 1863

Boston, John W., fl. 1862-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to wife

hopes they can see each others' faces again. thinks their marching may be over however, as he thinks they will stay where they are until the end. he is in good quarters and they have had nice weather for three months.

GLC09315.17

16 May 1863

Boston, John W., fl. 1862-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to wife

says his family is very dear to him but so is the country. writes they are in the best camp they've ever had so far. certain that the Rebels will die a traitors' death

GLC09315.18

17 July 1863

Boston, John W., fl. 1862-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to wife

heard that four men will get a furlough of 30 days. next time he will find out if he gets one. promises to bring something for everyone when he comes.

GLC09315.19

1863

Boston, John W., fl. 1862-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to wife

writes that they pay him very late and he is still owed checks from four months ago. can not write as much as he wants because of the lack of money. believes the Rebel army is completely demoralized.

GLC09315.20

29 September 1863

Boston, John W., fl. 1862-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to wife

discusses the possibility of a furlough. if they move and get settled again they will give out furloughs, but if they don't they may not grant furloughs for a while. tells her not to get discouraged and trust in the Lord.

GLC09315.21

26 October 1863

Boston, John W., fl. 1862-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to wife

received two months pay and will send her 16 dollars. tells her to be encouraged by the election of Brough.

GLC09315.22

6 December 1863

Boston, John W., fl. 1862-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to wife

since he only has two months pay, cannot give her very much this time. writes that their men captured four rebels a few days ago. Written in camp at Pulaski

GLC09315.23

28 December 1863

Boston, John W., fl. 1862-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to wife

has pain in his breast but is doing a great deal better. was going to send her five dollars but forgot, will send it this time. thinks it will be a good winter. Written in camp at Pulaski

GLC09315.24

1864

Boston, John W., fl. 1862-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to wife

describes camp life in Tennesee.

GLC09315.25

1864

Boston, John W., fl. 1862-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to wife

is currently on a regular detail, chopping wood for the mill. willl be reading the old letters he has received from her. would rather throw away a shirt than one of her letters.

GLC09315.26

1864

Boston, John W., fl. 1862-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to wife

talks about the number of soldiers deserting and how it is becoming a problem. at least 10-25 desert everyday.

GLC09315.27

1864

Boston, John W., fl. 1862-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to wife

asks about Henry Elliot and why he has not received any letters from him lately. writes he can't be certain of when he will see her again but if he is not killed in battle by the end of August. Written in camp at Pulaski

GLC09315.28

16 February 1864

Boston, John W., fl. 1862-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to wife

notes the cost of sending her letters. makes it clear that he wants her to keep them all so that they have some value in the end.

GLC09315.29