Edwards, Oliver, 1835-1904 to Eunice Lombard Edwards
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02163.06 Author/Creator: Edwards, Oliver, 1835-1904 Place Written: Virginia Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 13 January 1863 Pagination: 3 p. ; 22.8 x 14.2 cm. Order a Copy
Writes to his mother from head quarters, 37th Regiment Massachusetts Volunteers. Location inferred from content. States, "You see I am back at last and that without seeing my mother that was too bad. I had a splendid time in Cleveland but it made me mad to see how lukewarm many people are in the good Cause so many that are ready to compromise with Traitors in Arms. I have but little patience to listen to them. and claim that the term abolitionist is the proudest name one can bear." Instructs his mother to direct his mail to Colonel Edwards, Brandy Station, via Washington. Asks that she express two boxes of cigars. Assures his mother of his steadfast love: "You dont believe because I have a wife to love that I love you less..."
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