Civil War Letter

Letter

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Hancock Historical Museum

This image is a photograph of an old handwritten letter, dated April 8th, 1864, as indicated in the top right corner. The letter begins with "Dear Wife," suggesting it is a personal correspondence from a husband to his spouse. The writer reflects on a significant event from five years prior and mentions the shared experience of being joined in a bond, acknowledging the time spent apart. The writing discusses trust, reflecting on the difficulties faced and the endurance needed through trials. The handwriting is in cursive, characteristic of the 19th century, and the paper shows signs of aging with discoloration and some ink splatters. The text speaks to themes of marriage, separation, and personal integrity.

This image is a photograph of an old handwritten letter, dated April 8th, 1864, as indicated in the top right corner. The letter begins with "Dear Wife," suggesting it is a personal correspondence from a husband to his spouse. The writer reflects on a significant event from five years prior and mentions the shared experience of being joined in a bond, acknowledging the time spent apart. The writing discusses trust, reflecting on the difficulties faced and the endurance needed through trials. The handwriting is in cursive, characteristic of the 19th century, and the paper shows signs of aging with discoloration and some ink splatters. The text speaks to themes of marriage, separation, and personal integrity.

Name/Title

Civil War Letter

Entry/Object ID

2002.105.016

Description

Civil War letter from Russell B Day to his wife April 8, 1864.

Subject Person/Organization

Russell Bigelow Day

Collection

Civil War

Lexicon

Nomenclature 4.0

Nomenclature Secondary Object Term

Letter

Nomenclature Primary Object Term

Correspondence

Nomenclature Sub-Class

Other Documents

Nomenclature Class

Documentary Objects

Nomenclature Category

Category 08: Communication Objects