Hammond, Horace J. to Eleanor Hammond
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC09273.48 Author/Creator: Hammond, Horace J. Place Written: Washington, D.C. Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 29 May 1865 Pagination: 4 p. ; 21.3 x 13.6 cm. Order a Copy
The whole company is in good health, and he hopes that this letter will find her and Oscar in a similar state. "We want to start" for home "today, but I think we will start in 3 or 4 days." The discharge papers are ready to go and have been signed. Will soon be mustered our and sent to Elmira. Will receive his discharge papers and pay there. Will take the train from Washington to Elmira. It will not be long until they are together, but she must keep good courage until then. She must write as soon as she gets this "for I want to know how you are getting along." Cannot get a furlough; no one is having their request for a furlough granted. Will love her for as long as he lives. Might have to spend some time in Elmira, but will not stay there too long.
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