Civil War Letter

The image displays an old handwritten letter on yellowed paper, written in black ink. The letter begins with the date "June 24th, 1864" and is addressed to "Dear Wife and Children," originating from "Fort Bennett." The content is written in cursive, discussing personal matters, likely from a soldier or traveler, mentioning health, well-being, and the weather. The handwriting is neat and organized, with some parts emphasizing concerns about health and safety. The letter continues onto a second page, filled with updates and expressions of affection. The tone suggests an intimate correspondence, common for the 19th century.

The image displays an old handwritten letter on yellowed paper, written in black ink. The letter begins with the date "June 24th, 1864" and is addressed to "Dear Wife and Children," originating from "Fort Bennett." The content is written in cursive, discussing personal matters, likely from a soldier or traveler, mentioning health, well-being, and the weather. The handwriting is neat and organized, with some parts emphasizing concerns about health and safety. The letter continues onto a second page, filled with updates and expressions of affection. The tone suggests an intimate correspondence, common for the 19th century.

Name/Title

Civil War Letter

Entry/Object ID

87.069.008

Description

Civil War letter from John Turner to his wife and children dated Jun 24, 1864.

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