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Letter, Mason, Otis, to Francema Mason, Chattahoochee, GA (Regiment's plans, news from camp), Francema Mason - Otis Mason correspondence, Nov. 3, 1864

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Open book Letter, Mason, Otis, to Francema Mason, Chattahoochee, GA (Regiment's plans, news from camp), Francema Mason - Otis Mason correspondence, Nov. 3, 1864

Title Letter, Mason, Otis, to Francema Mason, Chattahoochee, GA (Regiment's plans, news from camp), Francema Mason - Otis Mason correspondence, Nov. 3, 1864

Date Nov. 3, 1864

Language English

Subjects Husband and wife, Soldiers, United States, American Civil War (United States : 1861-1865)

Description Nineteen letters from Otis Mason, a sergeant in the Civil War to his Illinois wife, Francema Otis. Twelve letters from various friends and family, and a wedding invitation are also included.

User-Contributed Transcription and looks like Spring.. I presume we may have a prety hard time but it may bee difrent than we antisipate I feel first rate think I am good for the [trip? try?]. Prety well clothed up and will try and not get sick [Mike? Milo?] is sick again and is going back to the Hospital and will bee sent back to the rear It is to bad to be sick but one is liable to be sick an or Die at home as well as [illegible] in the army but being among dear friends is a great thing [Chisk?] got [illegible] photografs this morning looks just natural. Well dear I haven't much to write of. News or any thing elce you must keep up good Courage. You know it wants courage to bee a soldier and a soldiers wife must have a good deal I know you have [this penchant?] there for may God help you to trust in him come [wul or wae?] hee will bee your friend Good By for the present God Bless My Dear Wife & Child Out

Archival Collection Title Francema Mason - Otis Mason correspondence

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Call Number Midwest MS Mason Box 1 Folder 22

BibID 991830148805867

Rights Status No Copyright - United States

Contributing Institution Newberry Library

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Size 2128px × 3351px 20.44 MB

Filename 991830148805867_midwest_ms_mason_box_01_fl_022_01_002.tif

Unique Identifier NL1ZZXW

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