Hammond, Horace J., fl. 1862-1865 to Eleanor Hammond
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC09273.43 Author/Creator: Hammond, Horace J., fl. 1862-1865 Place Written: Petersburg, Virginia Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 1 May 1865 Pagination: 3 p. : envelope Height: 21.2 cm, Width: 13.9 cm Order a Copy
"My health is good," and Joseph and Fayette are both healthy too. Guernsey went to the hospital and got his discharge. He should be home soon if he does not get too sick to travel. Johnston has surrendered, and the war is now definitely over. "Most of the men think they will be home in six weeks." Expects to head to Manchester, which is across the river from Richmond, tomorrow morning. From there, they will go to Washington. She should look in the paper to see when they are going to be discharged. "We must put our trust in the Lord." Wants to see both her and Oscar "very much." Written 21 miles from city center.
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