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25 March 1864
Alden, William H. (fl. 1844-)
to Mother
He is hearty and healthy so soldiering agrees with him. He will reenlist for 3 more years so that he can draw his bounty.
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27 March 1864
It looks like they are headed south this spring. There was a bad winter storm after they had some of the nicest weather for the past month or so.
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1 April 1864
He notes she must be lonely now that Jane has left. He sends out so many letters that he is completely out of stamps. The papers have been coming regularly.
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3 April 1864
He has been enjoying the papers he receives. He is trying to grow a mustache and beard. He plans to send her a gold pen for which the holder is broken.
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24 April 1864
The weather is wonderful. He complains about his old horse and says he is a poor boy. He imagines he will make his fortune one day.
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25 April 1864
He mistakenly received a letter meant for his Aunt Betty. He is glad she received the money he sent even if a letter he wrote got lost in the mail.
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2 May 1864
He got a letter from Ed who had the small pox and neuralgia. He thinks Gustus Fredding should send his money to his stepmother so that she can buy land for him.
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4 May 1864
His mother doesn't want him to correspond with a particular girl but he is thinking to write her a letter just for spite.
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19 May 1864
He complains about the mail and wishes it would run more regularly. He mentions Norton and Museatine.
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to Sister Hattie
He asks about Ed. They are having great weather.
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