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4 October 1864
Lowrie, James Addison, 1843-?
to Mother
assures his mother that he is doing fine considering the circumstances. he is treated well and has plenty to eat. A.C McKinney came to visit him
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13 October 1864
the doctor says he is doing very well. still afraid that Rob has been killed.
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19 October 1864
informs her it will be some time before he gets home, for they won't let him leave until he is perfectly well. they treat him good.
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26 October 1864
still has pain, but is doing very well. hopes to be home by Christmas.
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6 November 1864
his wound is healing very nicely. will be able to get out of bed soon. glad she is doing well with the farm. asks her to save some apples for him.
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17 November 1864
upset his wound is not yet healed, so he may not be home yet for Christmas. his one consolation is that he'll be able to stay. writes "what am I now, but a poor and aged soldier, a cripple for life..." but is thankful he survived.
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24 November 1864
his wound is now nearly healed and soon it won't be so painful. still worried about Rob.
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4 December 1864
the wound is healed but he has an absess so it it is very painful. still fears he won't be home in time for Christmas.
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21 February 1865
Frazer, Dorothy F., fl. 1865
to Aunt Ann E. Lowry
wants to hear from Aunt Sarah and the boys. heard that John is sickly.. Abner Walker's wife is likely to die
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13 March 1865
sorry to hear that John has died. Al Horton's Batalion is at Salem. they have come to hunt Bush men belonging to the 48th regiment.
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