Name/Title
Belden LetterEntry/Object ID
2021.23.1Tags
Military, Civil War, 1860sScope and Content
Letter sent to Nancy Belden. An unknown writer conveying their condolences after Nancy's brother Isaac Austin was confirmed dead at a confederate prison in Andersonville, Georgia after being captured from a hospital in Kentucky.
"For Mrs Belden.
Full many hearts are bleeding.
At the death of that young beauty;
While old + young are gathered round
In friendships latest duty.
As shrouded there in spotless white
She seems so calmly sleeping.
And the sweet smile upon her angel face
Would seem to chide our weeping.
Why should we weep; why should we mourn
The full cold tear of sorrow.
She dreads no more the sleepless nights
Nor fears the feverish morrow.
Oh; lay her gently in the earth
And stay those teardrops falling.
Yet thinks I hear her from the skies:
In spring music calling.
She bids you weep her loss no more
She speaks of graves + flowers:
Of waving trees, bright streams green fields
And amarin thine bowers.
Of joys - all hallowed joys above,
To suffering spirits given;
Who faithful to their God on earth.
Have passed away to Heaven."Acquisition
Accession
2021.23Source or Donor
Belden, SteveArchive Details
Date(s) of Creation
circa 1860Location
Location
Container
Civil WarRoom
ArchivesBuilding
Morgan History CenterDate
October 18, 2021Notes
Folder: Belden LettersRelationships
Related Person or Organization
Person or Organization
Belden, Nancy Austin, Austin, IsaacRelated Places
Place
* Untyped Place
Warren, Ohio