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

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC09273.24 Author/Creator: Hammond, Horace J., fl. 1862-1865 Place Written: City Point, Virginia Type: Autograph letter signed Date: February 3, 1865 Pagination: 4 p. : envelope Height: 21 cm, Width: 13.9 cm Order a Copy

All are healthy; hopes the same is true back home. Leg is improving. Received another letter from her this morning. Weather is "quite cold," especially at night. Hopes the war will be over before spring so that he will not face any extensive fighting. Thinks that leaders are working to end the war, and "it is very still along the line." Thinks Leonard and Betsey made her a very nice present. She should buy what she needs to live on and not much else, because he will not be paid until the middle of March. She should also be sure to give enough slop to the heifer, but she should also be sure not to overfeed her. Has enough money to last until the weather gets warmer. She must keep good courage and spirits. Will try to have his likeness taken in uniform to send to her. It rained and hailed today. Promises to stay up and talk all night with her and Oscar once he gets home. Has been reading his Bible as much as possible, but still wishes he had more time to do so. Cannot read on the march. Gives his love to everyone back home.

Hammond, Horace J., fl. 1864-1865

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