Molly Marshall, Cottage Farm, to her aunt Juliana Dorsey, 1864 February 4

Item — Box: 1, Folder: 4

Identifier: id167421

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Scope and Contents

Scope and Contents Shares her despair over her husband's (John) maiming in the war; he is still very much in pain and goes to Dr. Mordecai once a week, but the doctor cannot give them hope for full recovery either; is grateful to the help their neighbor Mr. S. has provided; felt it best to have their own home while John recovered as his mind was so disturbed while at Mrs. Sayre's; has purchased a buggy to carry John to and from his company, which is stationed three miles away; expects Cousin John Dupuy and his sister-in-law to arrive that day; reminds her that Cousin Asa Dupuy was beaten so badly by the Yankees that he died; shares news of friends and family. 2 pages.

Dates

Creation: 1864 February 4

Language of Materials

From the Collection:

English

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