Logan, William, fl. 1862-1863 to Sallie Logan
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC03523.12.02 Author/Creator: Logan, William, fl. 1862-1863 Place Written: s.l. Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 9 April 1863 Pagination: 3 p. : envelope Height: 19.5 cm, Width: 25 cm Order a Copy
Writes to his wife telling her that they are still at the old Camp and he is enjoying good health. Although he states, "I believe that I told you that I got my face disfigured in the last fight at Chancerlsville [Chancellorsville] on Sunday last they shot of the left side of my mustachie as nice as a pair of shears could have clipped it..." Inquires about her health, noting that she was ill when he left. Tells her that he will either come home to recruit or will be consolidated elsewhere and mustered out. Encloses five dollars in the letter, which is for spending money and also [from] Clement, her brother. Includes a note on bottom of letter telling her that he enclosed a small ring to give to Mary. It is likely that William and Sarah have been married in between the time of the first letter and this letter, as he now calls her Mrs. Sallie Logan. Letter printed on stationery which reads, "Head Quarters Second Brigade (Bowman's) 3d Division, 3d Army Corps, Army of Potomac." Envelope addressed to Mrs. Sallie Logan in Donegal, Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania. Postmarked from Georgetown, D.C. Sallie is a nickname for Sarah.
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