Letter
Content Description
Three page letter addressed to Cousin from Suffolk, North Carolina, but most likely Suffolk, Virginia as the post cancellation is from Norfolk, Virginia, dated June 1, 1863. Covey writes in reply to his cousin and thanks her for her recent kind letter. He lets her know that he is well even though he faces the enemy often and wishes her and the neighborhood well, too. He reports that John Brink was wounded in the shoulder and is well, but will be mustered out of the Union due to his injury. He also claims that Miller Larue was taken prisoner and held at Camp Parole. He laments that he has not laid eyes on a rosy cheeked girl in a long time, is anxious to do so and wishes the war over soon.
Dates
- Creation: 1863-06-01
Creator
- From the Collection: Covey, Pardon (Person)
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Extent
From the Collection: 0.01 Linear Feet
Language
English
Repository Details
Part of the Special Collections Research Center Repository