Fuller, G. M. (fl. 1865) to brother
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC03523.42.59 Author/Creator: Fuller, G. M. (fl. 1865) Place Written: Fort Union, New Mexico Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 23 September 1865 Pagination: 4 p. : envelope ; 19.9 x 25.8 cm. Order a Copy
Is glad that Franklin is doing well and is "so nicely situated" as reported in his last letter. Thinks that it must be "pleasant in the extreme" for him now that the war is at an end. Writes about all those that have suffered and sacrificed and are now able to finally return home. Has kept track of his military career with great anxiety. Knows that he longs to return home to his woman as she has gifts only a woman can give to him. Thinks that he will better appreciate peaceful life after having been away at war for so long. Apologizes for not writing sooner. Writes about the money saved, earned, and spent while he was away. Has enclosed some money and wishes him to write when he has received it. Thinks that they will stay at their current location for about a year. After that Franklin should expect a visit from them. Writes that everyone is in good health and wishes Franklin's family and his wife well.
Franklin W. Fuller from Howard, Illinois enlisted on 14 August 1862 as a Sergeant. He mustered into the I Company of the Illinois 74th Infantry on 4 September 1862. He was mustered out on 10 June 1865 in Nashville, Tennessee.
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