COLLECTION NAME:
Western Kentucky Civil War Collection
Record
Filename:
MCPL_2015.71.2.pdf
Identifier:
MCPL_2015.71.2
Title:
Sam House Letter, October 12, 1861
Creator:
Sam House
Subject:
Civil War -- U.S., 1861-1865
Subject:
Letters
Description:
Letter from Sam House to his parents, dated October 12, 1861, from Columbus, KY.
Envelope addressed:
Saml C House Esqr
Knoxville
Tenn
NOTES
Frank and Will (Heaut ?) who joined the CSA Army may be Samuel House’s cousins, Frank and William Matthews. “The Seventh Tennessee Calvary (Confederate) a History,” by J. P. Young, Morningside Bookshop, 1976, reprint, Page 20, tells of the raid on the Paducah picket line. Private Ed Gallagher of Company “C” was killed and private Homes and Fleming of Company “A” were wounded by mistake by their own side.
Envelope addressed:
Saml C House Esqr
Knoxville
Tenn
NOTES
Frank and Will (Heaut ?) who joined the CSA Army may be Samuel House’s cousins, Frank and William Matthews. “The Seventh Tennessee Calvary (Confederate) a History,” by J. P. Young, Morningside Bookshop, 1976, reprint, Page 20, tells of the raid on the Paducah picket line. Private Ed Gallagher of Company “C” was killed and private Homes and Fleming of Company “A” were wounded by mistake by their own side.
Transcription:
Columbus Kentucky Saturday Oct 12th 1861 Dear Father & Mother I received Sisters letter of 27th and yours of 29th Sep in due time and I have (intended ?) answering each since but this is the first time I have had a chance to do so. I was overjoyed to hear that both Frank and Will (Heaut ?) have joined the Southern cause! I have not heard anything more of the where (abouts ?) (of ?) Frank. On Tuesday we had another Engagement with the Gun Boats which lasted about ¾ of a hour & nobody hurt on Our side although they threw several 64 shell in our Batteries. Our Guns were the (?) One Boat had six Ball holes punched through her and one wheel disabled (?) says she sunk before reaching Cairo! I don’t know how true it is. Yesterday three Boats were in sight all day but they did not come close enough to enhance civilities. On (?) night a company of Calvary from this place on a scout attacked the pickets within Two Miles of Paducah killed & captured all except One – our loss! 1 killed and 2 wounded (?) & unfortunately all by our own side. They being eager to capture the Enemies Horses were mistaken in the dark for Foes and fired upon. One of the wounded Young (Flemming ?) a Brother of (?) M (Flemming ?) of your Town was left within 2 miles of the scene of the Fight a company went out yesterday to bring him in. I hope he will not die as he is a splendid fellow & good soldier. I am glad to see (Emile ?) (Salost ?) has such a good position no doubt he will fill it to entire satisfaction. Saw by the position the Zollicoffers Command is kept pretty busy cleaning out the Yanks for the section of Kentucky. Tell Kohn to write me sometimes. The news as to our future movements! Troops continue to come in daily for miles around (?) is our camp. Camp rumors say one day we are to attack Paducah next Louisville next day some other – but not one word escapes the General as to when he intends to strike! You may be sure when ever the blow falls it will be effectual. Love and Kisses to all. (Remember me ?) to ( told ? ) friends tell sis I will write her soon & Mother I hope has (got ?) (over ?) of her cold. Tell all hands to write me. I am much obliged for this sheet of paper. Your Affect Son Sam
Publisher:
McCracken County Public Library
Date:
October 12, 1861
Type:
Still image
Format:
Image/pdf
Language:
English
Coverage:
Columbus (KY)
Coverage:
Belmont (MO)
Rights:
Permission for reuse must be obtained from the McCracken County Public Library, Local and Family History Department