Cook, Gustave, 1835-1897 to Eliza Cook
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02570.49 Author/Creator: Cook, Gustave, 1835-1897 Place Written: Near Rome, Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 7 - 12 August 1863 Pagination: 3 p. Order a Copy
Reports attending a barbeque, presentation and a review. Describes what he wore and how "well I looked and all the girls refused to believe that I was married thinking it a joke." Puts Eliza's mind at ease with: "But as pretty and charming as they seemed I could not think how sligh were all their attractions when compared to my sweetheart." Writes that he has again applied for furlough to visit his brother Girard and has not heard back. He is worried about Girard's condition and would very much like to see him. Cook includes information regarding the regular Masonic meetings in the regiments called "Terry's Lodge." Tells Eliza to never discuss Walter's unfortunate marriage to "a gay, sick, fashionable woman without a heart. Married him for his money and character. I wrote home to know if she showed any symptoms of sorrow at his death. I knew her before and hated to ask the question fearing the answer but I did it and here is the character of your sister. Never tell it even to our children. Walter never spent ten days with her in his life and knew nothing about her."
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