Civil War Letter

Letter

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Hancock Historical Museum

The image shows a handwritten letter on aged paper, dated June 2, 1864, addressed to "Dear Wife and Children" by an individual named James Turner. The text discusses daily life and events, including military movements, local events, and personal messages. The writing style is ornate, typical of the era, with flourishing penmanship. The letter mentions addressing hardships and expresses affection towards family members, asking about their well-being and urging them to respond. The paper is visibly worn with folds, indicating it was likely folded and mailed. Stamps or seals are faintly visible at the top of the page.

The image shows a handwritten letter on aged paper, dated June 2, 1864, addressed to "Dear Wife and Children" by an individual named James Turner. The text discusses daily life and events, including military movements, local events, and personal messages. The writing style is ornate, typical of the era, with flourishing penmanship. The letter mentions addressing hardships and expresses affection towards family members, asking about their well-being and urging them to respond. The paper is visibly worn with folds, indicating it was likely folded and mailed. Stamps or seals are faintly visible at the top of the page.

Name/Title

Civil War Letter

Entry/Object ID

87.069.007

Description

Civil War letter from John Turner to his wife and children dated Jun 2, 1964.

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