Name/Title
Keen Letter, 1864Entry/Object ID
2021.16.90Tags
1860s, Postage, Military, Civil WarScope and Content
Letter addressed to Aaron Keen from Nancy Stoll.
"Wallpack Centr
October 2nd 1864
Dear Brother and sister
I received your
letter a long time ago I was glad to
hear from you and that you was
well. I was very sorrow to heare of
the fatle accident that happened
to William. it was a great accident
I simpathise much with you all.
how hard it was for his wife. when
he was out hear he cut a hart and hand
out of paper ... I halve to remember
him by but I hope that he is in a
better world than this it seeames
that there is nothing but sorrow any
more it dont seeam like it use to. I
great cause is the war ther is corse a
family that has not got a son or a
father or brother in the army I do
long to heare the peace and union again
of the united states. I received a letter
from John Keen some time a go he
and in it he sent his card he is
a smart looking boy. In my next
letter I will send my card as I halve
not got them taken yet. you must
get your cards taken and send them
to me and the children I would
like to see you all very much. if it
... is so that I can I mean to come
and see you. send me word where Niles
Wife is living now how well I would like
to see Margret and minda. they must
sertainly get there cards ... quikes
and send them to me we are all
well at preasent and I hope that
you are the same my boys all mist
the draft once again well I must
close for this time. Maria is no
better yet. write soon
your sister Nancy Stoll"Acquisition
Accession
2021.16Source or Donor
Cover, Dave, Luoma, LeonardLocation
Location
Container
Civil WarRoom
ArchivesBuilding
Morgan History CenterDate
January 6, 2022Notes
Folder: Letters 1861-1865, 1Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Person or Organization
Keen, Aaron, Stoll, Nancy, Keen, John L.Related Places
Place
* Untyped Place
Brookfield Township, Ohio