Wood, Matthew, fl. 1862-1865 to Sarah Wood

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GLC#
GLC02176.18-View header record
Type
Letters
Date
26 July 1864
Author/Creator
Wood, Matthew, fl. 1862-1865
Title
to Sarah Wood
Place Written
Morrisville, Alabama
Pagination
4 p. : Height: 20 cm, Width: 25.8 cm
Primary time period
Civil War and Reconstruction, 1861-1877
Sub-Era
The American Civil War

Written from "Moore's ville," Alabama to his wife. Describes recovering from illness, and the weakness and the light duty that he can do as a result. Describes in some detail the news of General Lovell Rousseau's success in tearing up the area. Hopes that the ninth will return without a loss and looks forward to seeing his friend Smith again. Expresses concern for his lonely father at home, and wishes to see him again. Mentions the wife of a friend who is working at the tobacco factory, making a dollar an hour. Asks for more stamps, as he has run out.

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