Hutson, Charles J. (1842-1902) to Emmeline Colcock
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC08165.36 Author/Creator: Hutson, Charles J. (1842-1902) Place Written: Richmond, Virginia Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 07 September 1861 Pagination: 4 p. Order a Copy
Responds to news in 3 September 1861 letter from Cornelius Colcock (GLC08165.35) about Emmeline's illness. Shaw Huguenin, possibly a relative of Emmeline's mother, identifies the malady as typhoid fever. Knowing of her sickness and being separated from her makes life as a confederate soldier much harder. Comments that he tries to stay positive but "typhoid fever always has a fatal sound." Reports on sickness in his camp. Remarks on possible moves toward Manassas or back to South Carolina, although Colonel Maxcy Gregg is loath to take that action. Also comments on poor conditions of the confederate army and his resolve to do his duty. Hutson was a Corporal, 1st South Carolina Infantry, during the Civil War. Colcock was his finance. She died later that year.
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