Wood, Matthew (1862-1865) to Sarah Wood
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02176.11 Author/Creator: Wood, Matthew (1862-1865) Place Written: Knoxville, Tennessee Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 9 January 1864 Pagination: 4 p. ; 20.1 x 23.9 cm. Order a Copy
Written from near Knoxville, Tennessee to his wife. Justifies war as a chastening from God for the nation's previous sins. Mentions Lincoln's Proclamation of Amnesty. Describes the comforts of God as a companion. Written on military stationery.
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