Brunt, William, fl. 1863-1865 to Martha Weir
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC07006.01 Author/Creator: Brunt, William, fl. 1863-1865 Place Written: Dover, Tennessee Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 11 June 1863 Pagination: 4 p. : envelope ; 24.5 x 19.5 cm. Order a Copy
Writes to Martha about his contempt for deserters from his home town, the Hawesville Boys, who "have been treated so mean by their Officers yet I can't justify them in forsaking their Countrys Glorious cause because they were mistreated." Expresses his own pride at being a soldier. Discusses the respect between officers and soldiers in his company: "There is a strong warm attachment between Officers & men & a mutual pride in each class for the other." Sends news about the health of his own family and asks after Martha and her family; has sent Martha a flag and writes that it is "in my Estimation, truly worthy of the historians penn Preserve it Martha it is truly a rellic." William's wife, Olive, has recently visited him at his camp. Written at Fort Donelson
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