1863 Civil War Letter
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EnglishVoice Age
Young Adult (18-35)Accents
North American (General) North American (US General American - GenAM)Transcript
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my dear mother, The first best thing to say is that I received the barrel of things all safe. And all of them even the dish cloths remember me toe old Mary. If she were here, she could earn a dollar per day washing for the ladies. There is one woman here who has the clothes department they call her general dunk can. She is the terror of the whole camp. She came and blew me up sky high for having my ward so clean said I must get more than my share of clothes. I answered her very politely and held my tongue. I can get along with her if anyone can. If Charleston falls, will we not begin to see our way through this war? I think war is a hellish way of settling a dispute. Oh, mercy. The suffering all the worst are dying rapidly. I saw one of my best men die yesterday. He wore way to skin and bone was anxious to recover, but prayed He might find it for the best. For him to be taken from Hiss suffering. He was the one who said if there was a heaven, I would go to it. I hope he will get there before I dio. He was not in my ward now, but I just went over in time to be with him when he died. I hope to keep well enough to stay with the men I am now with until they are all started on their way to heaven or home from thy daughter. Cornelia Haddock Camp Letterman August 23rd 18 63