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Morse, J. (fl. 1861-1864)
to Catherine (Kitty)
Ona scouting expedition the other day, some shells were thrown. He wants to see her again but he will have to be patient.
GLC02170.65
to Catherine (KItty)
He knows she wants him to come home but it is hard for a well person to get a furlough. he thanks her for the lock of hair she sent. He has a book called 1001 Home Amusements filled with puzzles and stories.
GLC02170.66
1864
Nicholson, Charles
to Allie
He learned by letter that his father has become an invalid. He talks of the various troubles associated with their father's illness. He tells Allie not undervalue letter writing, particularly when she is so gifted.
GLC02171.01
22 December 1864
Crozier, J. (fl. 1862-1864)
to Respected Friend
He wanted to see his friend, who is unwell, but was prevented by numerous obstacles. He talks about how the North will prevail and the South will go down. Includes 2 newpaper clippings with poetry entitled "A Prayer for Jeff Davis" and "The Flag of...
GLC02171.02
24 February 1865
to Alice
He has seen Cousin Ellie, Aunt Jane and Mary and tells ALice she would have an even better time if she were there too. He mentions his brother's wife.
GLC02171.03
14 March 1865
Nicolson, Charles (fl. 1862-1864)
He was sick but is now feeling much better. He is glad that her father, who is an inavalid, is hoping to move to Morgan Town, It will be good for his health. He instructs her to only buy things she needs as most items are still piced very high.
GLC02171.04
25 April 1865
He mentions other cousins like James and Mary. later he laments the death of president Lincoln. He refers to a Louis Wilson who chose to fight on the other side,
GLC02171.05
3 May 1865
He commends her on putting her father above herself so that she can take care of him. He was not surprised to hear of cousin Richardson's death because she knew her son was a prisoner in the South for over eleven months. He believes people in power...
GLC02171.06
10 May 1865
Libbie (fl. 1862-1864)
She has not been very well lately with neuralgia in his head and face. Her daughters continue their studies. She has not heard from cousin Caroline.
GLC02171.07
Unknown
to Unknown
The author of the note says the recipient should think of taking care of her father as a satisafction instead of a duty. The author also wishes to visit at one point but doesn't know when it will happen.
GLC02171.08
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