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29 November 1861
O'Connell, John D., fl. 1861-1866
to Miss Mary
GLC02830.17
30 November 1861
Mary wishes he could attend parties with her but he warns her it could be many months or even years. He is plagued by all his memories of having spent time with her. He wonders if their engagement will ever be consummated.
GLC02830.18
4 December 1861
He saw in the President's message that he recommends an increase in the corps of cadets. This is favored by Congress and an act has been proposed.
GLC02830.19
12 December 1861
Their regiment is considered to be one of the best. No one knows whether they will stay where they are. He says she is the only person in Saint Louis he corresponds with. He asks what time she wishes the engagement to be consummated.
GLC02830.20
16 December 1861
He mention his friend Captain Brown and says the country is becoming like its neighbors to the East. He would be sorry if we got into trouble with Great Britain.
GLC02830.21
18 December 1861
He is happy she gave him a locket with her picture. He assures her that she is the only person in St. Louis he talks to.
GLC02830.22
11 March 1863
Tracy, Frank J., fl. 1863
to Sister
They struck tents the day before yesterday and are now under marching orders and are told to be ready to go at a moment's later. He says the officers are are more interested in money than they are in the union.
GLC03047.01
1863
to Ann
Last night the firing at Port Hudson started up again and lasted three hours. He has not had much time to write and complains he has not seen any liqour in Baton Rouge.
GLC03047.02
27 March 1863
He likes to picture her reading by the stove. He tells her to ahve courage because he thinks he should be home in six or seven weeks.
GLC03047.03
19 April 1863
He is a bit sick and complains of the food they make him eat. Port Madison has been evacuated. They drill alot, about twice a day.
GLC03047.04
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