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Dayton O. Dec. 3rd. 1863 Dear Husband, No doubt there are many people scolding about the return of the Potomac Army; but here is one little woman that feels almost happy over the news, hoping and trusting that you are returning with it. Then if Winter quarters are the order of the day, why may I not hope to see you during the Holidays? and, why may…

Dayton O. Nov 29th 1863 Dear Luther, Ever since the Army moved my anxiety about you has been great, till this morning, I could not feel in the least degree cheerful; even now there seems to be no reason why I should change, as I do not yet know of your condition; but a letter always does me good, and I have had one from you dated the 24th. - You…

Dayton O. Nov. 25th. 1863 Dear Luther, A letter from you, last evening, and one this morning, that was pleasant indeed. Your last contained those dried flowers, and I, (not a little proud to show my Husband's taste for such things) showed them to Lib, who was again found wanting and didn't know what they were with the exception of the yellow…

Dayton O. Nov. 22nd. 1863 Dear Husband, I received yours of the 14th. yesterday morning; and that for Howard came in the evening; but he, poor fellow, left for Columbus the evening before, not expecting to return. I don't know that I need pity him, as he has been uneasy and anxious to be off this long time; not that he has a fancy for bloodshed,…

Dayton O. Nov. 17th, 1863 Dear Husband, Here are the over socks and Sella's little cushion. The socks cannot be made pretty, but they are warm, and I think both heart and feet will glow whenever they are worn; loving hands have made them. Yours of the 11th just came last night. The relics were interesting to us all, as was your account of things…

#No trunk yet - the merchants complain that on account of the transportation of troops they cannot get their goods; perhaps that is the reason the trunk does not come. - which pantaloons must be saved? They all look badly with the exception of a black pair.# Dayton O. October 14th. 1863 Oh, how much I have wished for you today dear Husband! You…

Dayton O. October 11th. 1863 Dear Husband, My sheet is too large perhaps, but I was afraid Baby would be aroused if I tried to get a smaller one. Your letter containing the picture, came last Friday. I felt like sitting down immediately to tell you how glad I (indeed all were) was to get it; rather rougher looking it is, than we often see you,…

Dayton O. Sept. 9th 1863 I'm afraid you are a naughty Husband, for not one word have I heard from you since last Thursday! If I didn't feel encouraged about sister I would keep you writing ever so long! I heard yesterday that Doctor said she wasn't better, so today I went down to see for myself. Her complexion is better than I ever saw it, and her…

Dayton O. Sept. 6th. 1863 Dear Husband, The children's party came off yesterday, but Sella's picnic is still to come. For a wonder all went off harmoniously; the boys did not disgrace themselves nor their Mother. The only thing I heard, was that Robby had taken some candy before the table was set! He said that Elliott had some, so he wanted some…

Dayton O. Sept. 4th 1863 Dear Husband, Your unexpected, but doubly welcome letter arrived last night, and I purposed answering it immediately, but little Mary fairly screamed till too late for me to do so. Mary and I drove out to Lib's, and she seemed to wish us to stay to Tea, so we did, as the poor woman is sadly afflicted with 'boils'. She has…