Allen, George D., fl. 1859-1864 to Mary Mayberry

GLC02829.11

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GLC#
GLC02829.11-View header record
Type
Letters
Date
20 June 1863
Author/Creator
Allen, George D., fl. 1859-1864
Title
to Mary Mayberry
Place Written
New Bern, North Carolina
Pagination
4 p. : Height: 20.3 cm, Width: 12.6 cm
Primary time period
Civil War and Reconstruction, 1861-1877
Sub-Era
The American Civil War

Says he received her letter with his mother's letter about a week ago. Says he waited to write until he finished the clothes and had them shipped by the Express Office. They were made as close to the measurements sent to him as possible. Says she will have to turn up the pant legs as he lost that measurement. Tells her about other possible alterations. Wants her to get Willie's (who he made the clothes for) picture taken and sent to him. Sends greetings to friends and family. Writes after his signature: "Everything is lovely when the mood is slightly elevated." Written while aboard the USS "Delaware".

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