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Cullpeper, VA. Sept. 20, 1863 from James to Maurice. James speaks of lining up for battle across from the fields of U.S. Congressman John S. Pendleton. He describes an argument between Pendleton and Gen. Prince. He goes on to express his concern over the illness of his sister Margaret. He speaks of Ben Watson's sentence not "being so hard as shooting". He asks after Mr. Fall and Dan B. Taylor, and mentions that "Tom I guess will get back, if Danny Mehan comes out again". New York, Dec. 7, 1863 from Maurice to Thomas. Thomas is a prisoner of war in Richmond, VA. The health of both Margaret and Maurice is failing rapidly. New York, Jan. 11, 1864 from B.W. Mettam (sp.?) to Thomas. Informs Tom that Margaret died on Dec. 29, 1864 and that Maurice died on Jan. 9, 1865. Marshall Rynder and a great many of his friends gathered to pay their last respects. Camp near Hatches Run (sp.?) Mar. 26, 1865 from Tom to James in New York. Tom implores his brother not to reenlist. He says the fighting is fiercer than ever. He has no money to send at present, but pledges to be home in four months to make a home and a life for Mother and the children. The letter is sent care of Mr. Robert McGinness, NYC. New York, May 27, 1865 from James to Thomas. James is thrilled that Tom is coming home to help support the family. If Tom comes after the first of the month, he is to go to the Seventh Ave. R.R. Depot, where James works, so that James can take him to their new home, at 57th near Fifth Ave. Washington, May 28, 1865 from Tom to James. Speaks of being home within the week. He is going to the other side of Washington first to where all of the Cavalry companies are to look for Uncle Mike first. Mentions Billy Hays who lived on Pearl St., he is in the 40th NY Vols. New York, June 19, 1868 from Joseph Turner, 1st Segeant, Co. "C" Battalion of Engineers to Mary O'Keeffe. Sending the proceeds of a collection to defray the costs of burial of Thomas. |
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