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May 12th 1864 never received Dayton O. May 12th 1864 Dear Luther Robert and Eliza have been here this evening, and although they could bring me no tidings of you, I yet feel cheered up by their visit. Robert has telegraphed to Mr More, his nephew, in Washington, to find out whether Luther and Mr Walton have gone to the front - and whether nothing…

May 8th 1864 never received Dayton O. May 8th 1864 Dearest One, With all the horrors of this terrible battle in view *how can* I write? Yet the old habit is fixed upon me and it would not seem like Sunday if I did not write to you! I will hope that all is well with you, yet the thought that you may lie wounded, dying or even dead, crosses over me…

Dayton O. May 3rd. 1864 Dear Little Mary, I received a letter today from Papa, dated 27th of April, including a three cent-piece of 1862. He says "Enclosed I sent a three cent-piece which I think you had better give to little Mary, as I have never given any thing to her yet. By the way I want you to get her picture taken and send me one, my family…

May 3rd 1864 Dear Little Mary I received a letter today from Papa dated 27th of April, including a three cent piece of 1862. He says "Enclosed, I send a three cent piece, which I think you had better give to little Mary, as I have never given her any thing yet. By the way, I want you to get her picture taken and send me one, my family collection…

Dayton O. May 2nd 1864 Dear Husband, I have looked at my book and my pen, and wondered which to use tonight, have concluded to write a little, and read afterwards if my eyes are strong enough; they trouble me some lately. Mary and I were just starting out this afternoon when I saw Sella and *Ralie* coming with some man in tow; Sella rushed at me as…

1 Never received Dayton O. May 1st, 1864 Dear Husband, May opens brightly to outdoor sunshine, would that it was as bright within! There are many tears shed to-day I doubt not, for the troops leave tomorrow, and they may encounter as much danger as any now in the field. I understand that some expect to go to Kentucky and perhaps farther. I heard…

Dayton Ohio, April 29th 1864 Dear Luther, Since receiving your letter of the 24th. Father went to see *Mr. Adlier*, he was not at home; but came over on hearing of Father's call. He has very kindly promised to write two letters, one to Sec. Stanton enclosed in a private one to Mr. Chase; this course they decided upon in preference to sending one to…

Dayton O. April 14th 1864 Dear Husband, Part of the family has gone to the Cantata tonight with Uncle John who invited us all, but I did not wish to go without the children. I mean to take them tomorrow evening; as to Robby I have some misgivings, as he is in the habit of going to sleep very early. We took tea at Uncle's. Mother smuggled Baby over…

Dayton O. April 13th 1864 Dear Luther, I received a letter this morning, just marked, or rather dated the 6th. That enclosed to the boys was quite amusing to old and young; I was quite mystified as to who the mother was till I found her carried under Jack's arm, and her children in a basket. Robby is worn out with hard play, and is fast asleep, but…

Dayton, O. April 13th 1864 Dear Luther, My letter was scarcely in the office this morning, when Uncle John came in with a bill of Boyer's of $30.00 namely-the book case and he says fixing the bottom of another $17.00_1 Trundle bed $4.50 and Office desk $8.50.-As we neither of us knew about these charges I tell you about them so that you may settle…