Documentary narration, serious, longing, Civil War Letter, US English
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Young Adult (18-35)Accents
North American (General)Transcript
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my dear Jeannie at this writing, The sun is mounting the heavens seemingly in a chariot of fire. The morning is very fine, but I think there are indications of a storm. The river for miles on either shore seems lined with boats loaded with troops, stores and munitions of war. Truly, it is an imposing sight. I don't know how long we remain here and when we leave, I don't know where we are going. There are in all more than 50 steamers and nearly 60,000 men. And what my love are to become of all these men. I am afraid there are not righteous men enough in the army to save it. The wickedness of the army officers and men is so great and on the increase and consequently alarmingly great that I began to entertain fears for the success of our cause. I know God is able to make the wrath and wickedness of men serve him. And my prayer is that he will do it by my dear. I am now fully converted to the belief that if we are dealt with as we deserve, we must suffer defeat and our enemies triumph over the nation and the last hopes of humanity in relation to republican institutions must be forever entombed. But oh, Lord, have mercy upon our wicked! Are christ this army and for the sake of the few who do fear the give success to our arms and hasten the time when the nation shell or more no more. Amen! Samuel de la feed letter to his wife, jane genie. Laffite december 22nd 18 62 mm