Wood, Matthew, fl. 1862-1865 to Sarah Wood

GLC02176.07

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GLC#
GLC02176.07-View header record
Type
Letters
Date
26 June 1863
Author/Creator
Wood, Matthew, fl. 1862-1865
Title
to Sarah Wood
Place Written
London, Kentucky
Pagination
4 p. : Height: 19.8 cm, Width: 23.8 cm
Primary time period
Civil War and Reconstruction, 1861-1877
Sub-Era
The American Civil War

Written from London, Kentucky to his wife. Describes raids in Tennessee and Virginia, destroying railroads, burning bridges, tearing down telegraph wires. Also describes the rainy weather. Expresses concern because he sent a dollar in a letter, but does not trust the mail. Tells of the soldiers' dismay at Robert E. Lee's successes, but expects victory will come when they're on the "brink of despair." Expresses fatigue from the harsh treatment and difficult duty he endures.

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