Civil War Letter

The image displays an old handwritten letter on yellowed paper with cursive script. The writer mentions the impression of a general regarding rebels marching against Grant and suggests possible movement before the letter's arrival. Despite these concerning updates, the author seeks to encourage the recipient by emphasizing strength and faith in God, acknowledging the challenges and exhaustive nature of a soldier's life. The letter conveys hopefulness, focusing on trust in divine guidance amidst uncertainty. The script, although elegant, shows slight variations in ink intensity, indicative of its vintage authenticity, adding historical value to the communication.

The image displays an old handwritten letter on yellowed paper with cursive script. The writer mentions the impression of a general regarding rebels marching against Grant and suggests possible movement before the letter's arrival. Despite these concerning updates, the author seeks to encourage the recipient by emphasizing strength and faith in God, acknowledging the challenges and exhaustive nature of a soldier's life. The letter conveys hopefulness, focusing on trust in divine guidance amidst uncertainty. The script, although elegant, shows slight variations in ink intensity, indicative of its vintage authenticity, adding historical value to the communication.

Name/Title

Civil War Letter

Entry/Object ID

2002.105.017

Description

Civil War letter from Russell B Day to his wife undated.

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