John R. Coupland, Richmond, Virginia, to Sue H. Coupland, Williamsburg, Virginia, 1863 May 13

Item — Box: 1, Folder: 3

Identifier: id167394

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Scope and Contents

Scope and Contents Expresses his sadness at having to be separated from her; asks after his children and gives instructions for their upbringing; is disappointed that the Yankees have not relinquished the Asylum, and so he is without an appointment there; will try to remain out of the Army and secure a clerkship for her sake; expresses his anxiety to serve, but "now that I am exempt I must see what can be done for our good"; is sure that the war will soon be over and will lead to "the establishment of our people among the nations of Earth as an independent republic"; describes the gloom cast over the South as a result of the death of [Stonewall] Jackson, for "He was a grand specimen of all that was great and good in human nature"; describes the funeral procession. 4 pages.

Dates

Creation: 1863 May 13

Language of Materials

From the Collection:

English

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