Brisbin, James S. (James Sanks), 1837-1892 to Jane Brisbin

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GLC01505.03
GLC#
GLC01505.03-View header record
Type
Letters
Date
November 18, 1863
Author/Creator
Brisbin, James S. (James Sanks), 1837-1892
Title
to Jane Brisbin
Place Written
Virginia
Pagination
3 p. : Height: 20 cm, Width: 24.7 cm
Language
English
Primary time period
Civil War and Reconstruction, 1861-1877
Sub-Era
The American Civil War

Complains that he has not received a letter from Jane, his wife, in two weeks. States "If I thought you had been so careless as not to write in all that time I would feel like casting you off- but I think you certainly have written and your letters miscarried." Relates seeing Beaver, Captain Patterson, Bayard Edmunds and other members of the Centre Company. States that he will soon see Major Jack, and encloses a note (not included) from Colonel Murray. Instructs Jane to save the note, revealing that the Colonel owes him money. Informs Jane that her colt is being trained. States "I hope we will soon get into winter quarters so I can have you with me - It is hard this living alone." Relates that a nearby railroad was recently finished (possibly referring to the Orange and Alexandria Railroad). Letter written near Brandy Station, Virginia.

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