Hammond, Horace J., fl. 1862-1865 to Eleanor Hammond
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC09273.46 Author/Creator: Hammond, Horace J., fl. 1862-1865 Place Written: Washington, District of Columbia Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 21 May 1865 Pagination: 4 p. : Height: 21.2 cm, Width: 13.7 cm Order a Copy
He and Fayette are healthy, but Joseph is "grunting some." Hopes this letter will find her and Oscar in good health. Very rainy at camp; it has rained for three days straight. Waiting to take part in the review that will take place on the 23rd and 24th. After that, they will likely head north to Elmira. That journey may take 3 or 4 weeks. Not much to do. Has to get three meals a day for three people in addition to himself, but that is his only responsibility. Sylvenus Cavill was here today on his way home on a furlough. "He went home when we was on the South Side railroad" and came to see Joel, who had been in the hospital. "Joseph and myself went over to old [Robert E.] Lee's place where he used to live." It was a very nice house. She must trust in the Lord and keep her courage. Asks her to say hi to all of his friends from home.
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