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Hammond, Horace J., fl. 1862-1865 to Eleanor Hammond

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC09273.15 Author/Creator: Hammond, Horace J., fl. 1862-1865 Place Written: City Point, Virginia Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 15 December 1864 Pagination: 4 p. : Height: 19.5 cm, Width: 12.3 cm Order a Copy

Cough is almost gone. Leg is a bit sore but is getting better. In all other respects his health is "tip top." Got another letter from her today. Was happy to see that it had four stamps in it. Received orders to build shanties today. Joseph and Fayette are both healthy. John "grunts about the same." Guernsey is alright. Is cooking beef for supper. Says he prays to the Lord all the time to get him through the war. "Fayette has made up his mind to live a different life than" the one he has lived so far. Asks her to teach the Christian way to Oscar so he can learn "to be a good boy." Loves both her and Oscar very dearly. She does not need to send him too many stamps. It is almost dark outside so he must hurry to finish the letter. Wants to see Charles, Matilda, and Samantha. Also wants to know how much the hog weighs when she kills it. She must write very often and must trust in the Lord.

Hammond, Horace J., fl. 1864-1865

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