Cook, Gustave, 1835-1897 to Eliza Cook
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02570.52 Author/Creator: Cook, Gustave, 1835-1897 Place Written: Cave Springs, Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 31 December 1863 Pagination: 3 p. Order a Copy
Has sent $300 and wishes he could have sent more. Tells Eliza that she shall reap her reward for all her sacrifices. Writes that Sam has been taken prisoner and reasons that "while a prisoner [Sam] is at least out of danger." Notes that his brother Girard is almost ready for duty again. Reports that he has been promoted to Colonel and writes "Who knows but what I might be a Brig Gen'l one year from today!"
Includes general camp news of local friends.
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