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February 1863
Boston, John W., fl. 1862-1865
to wife and children
writing from the hospital where he is helping out. many are afflicted with the measles. prefers working in the hospital to picket duty.
GLC09315.09
11 February 1863
in very good spirits because he is eating very good food lately. hopes his wife is getting fat. doesn't know when he'll get paid, but when he does, he'll send some money home.
GLC09315.10
1863
writes that while he has some health complaints like his side and his throat, he doesn't let it get him down because he has a duty to fulfill. talks about witnessing the death of a fellow soldier who got sick.
GLC09315.11
12 April 1863
informs her that officers claim they will all be home in five months. fears that someone will ravish his wife while he is away, asks if she received the money he sent.
GLC09315.12
13 April 1863
to wife
writes that he got paid and he will send her 30 dollars and if it gets to her safe he will send another 20 dollars.
GLC09315.13
25 April 1863
glad that the children are doing well and hopes she will stay well. sent William a watch.
GLC09315.14
28 April 1863
describes his sleeping arrangements and plans for a march coming up. the surgeon has exempted those with a disability.
GLC09315.15
6 May 1863
to father
hopes the day day he gets to see his wife and children is not far off. writes that he despises young men that have chosen not to fight, for choosing not to save their country from destruction is a sin.
GLC09315.16
May 1863
hopes they can see each others' faces again. thinks their marching may be over however, as he thinks they will stay where they are until the end. he is in good quarters and they have had nice weather for three months.
GLC09315.17
16 May 1863
says his family is very dear to him but so is the country. writes they are in the best camp they've ever had so far. certain that the Rebels will die a traitors' death
GLC09315.18
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