Cook, Gustave, 1835-1897 to Eliza Cook
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02570.44 Author/Creator: Cook, Gustave, 1835-1897 Place Written: Sparta, [] Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 1 June 1863 Pagination: 4 p. Order a Copy
Says he has received Eliza's last 2 letters and is saddened to learn that their daughter Nellie is still sick. He tries to comfort her by saying that if she does not get better and dies, she will be with God and at peace. He is worried that due to his daughter's and wife illnesses they are running out of money and promises to send some ASAP. Wants the family to visit as soon as they can. He writes, "I think the mountain air of North Alabama and East Tennessee will bring the roses again to your pale cheeks….My heart is fairly sunk within me and I choke with grief when I think of your situation." Tries to quell talk of a scandal that involves Cook, Winston and Blakely (two recruits). Cook had given the two men a letter saying that they were welcome to join his company rather than being sent to another company. The two used this letter as a furlough and claimed that Cook had allowed them leave. Writes that he received a friend's letter. Send his best wishes.
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