Van Valkenburgh, Edward Porter, fl. 1865-1908 to Mary B. Van Valkenburgh
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC00686.18 Author/Creator: Van Valkenburgh, Edward Porter, fl. 1865-1908 Place Written: Washington, District of Columbia Type: Autograph letter signed Date: June 4, 1865 Pagination: 4 p. ; 20 x 12.4 cm. Order a Copy
Written by Captain Edward Van Valkenburgh of the 107th New York regiment to his mother. Has not heard from her directly in some time, but has heard through his brother Robert that she is in good health. Says he has not written in a long time, but knows she heard of his whereabouts through his letters to Rosa (perhaps Edward's wife). Reports that he seldom has the time to write to anyone. Hopes he will be out of the army in two weeks: "We have been at work very hard both night and day since the review, making out our final roll and discharges preparatory to being mustered out of the service." Says they will be sent to Elmira, New York about the middle of this week and that the men will be paid and given their discharge papers there. Reports that they will get no pay until their accounts are audited and certificates of non-indebtedness are issued. Updates her on family in Alexandria, Virginia. Says Robert looks 100 percent better from the time he saw him two years before. Ink is faded, but legible.
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