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- GLC#
- GLC09273.34-View header record
- Type
- Letters
- Date
- 20 March 1865
- Author/Creator
- Hammond, Horace J., fl. 1862-1865
- Title
- to Eleanor Hammond
- Place Written
- Hatcher Run, Virginia
- Pagination
- 4 p. : envelope Height: 21 cm, Width: 13.3 cm
- Primary time period
- Civil War and Reconstruction, 1861-1877
- Sub-Era
- The American Civil War
All are healthy. Feels "first rate...my health is the best it has been for 4 or 5 years," but would feel even better if he were at home. Hopes this letter will find her and Oscar in a similar condition. Has sent $95.50 in total to her in the form of four $20 bills, one $10 bill, one $5 bill, and 50 cents. Sent home some gloves in Guernsey's box. Weather has warmed up at camp, so he does not need the gloves anymore. Sold his blanket to Guernsey for $2. Fayette and Joseph also sold their blankets. Will keep his overcoat for the time being; plans to sell it eventually. Has been away for almost seven months. Prays and reads his Bible every day. Wants to see Oscar "very badly." "I think the war will be over this spring for there are lots of deserters coming in on our picket lines." Sends his love to Charles, Matilda, Leonard, and Betsey. Put a hymn but in Guernsey's box.
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