Goold, James (b. 1842) to Abby Goold
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC03523.05.13 Author/Creator: Goold, James (b. 1842) Place Written: Falmouth, Virginia Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 8 March 1863 Pagination: 4 p. ; 20 x 25 cm. Order a Copy
Tells his mother about the temperance book Aunt Jane sent to Cousin James, which was passed along to him. The boys in the guard make fun of him for reading the book, but he doesn't mind as he has gotten used to the teasing. Tells her that he wishes his brother Theodore could go home and help, and that he would be a better worker now that he has been a soldier. Confides to her that he does not like soldiering, and never has: "I must put up with it, and get along the best I can, till the time comes for me to go home." Written in graphite.
James Goold enlisted on 29 August 1862 at Macedon, NY as a Private. He was mustered into "F" Co. NY 25th Infantry. On 19 June 1863 he was transferred into "I" Co. NY 44th Vet Infantry.
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