COLLECTION NAME:
Western Kentucky Civil War Collection
Record
Filename:
MCPL_2015.71.1.jpg
Identifier:
MCPL_2015.71.1
Title:
Sam House Letter, August 12, 1861
Creator:
Sam House
Subject:
Civil War -- U.S., 1861-1865
Subject:
Letters
Description:
Letter from Sam House to his father, dated August 12, 1861, from New Madrid, Missouri.
Transcription:
New Madrid, Missouri Monday Augt 12 1861 Dear Father, A detachment of our company came up to this place two weeks ago & the balance followed a few days ago! All well and in fine spirits for the march. This is a beautiful country as had (?) a (flood ?) the town contains about two thousand inhabitants they are very kind to the Troops – the army takes up the line of march across the country on Wednesday. We go with the siege pieces – (Wyame ?) & Parks & Mr (Stover ?) has my watch and chain. I expect my opportunities for writing home will be very often – love to all friends – love & kisses to all the folks – May God have mercy on us & bring us all together again when the war is ended. Your Affect Son Sam House
Publisher:
McCracken County Public Library
Date:
August 12, 1861
Type:
Still image
Format:
Image/jpg
Language:
English
Coverage:
New Madrid (MO)
Coverage:
Columbus (KY)
Coverage:
Belmont (MO)
Rights:
Permission for reuse must be obtained from the McCracken County Public Library, Local and Family History Department
