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[1862] Friday Morn. Dec 19th Dear Husband, I was about to write a note in haste, when I received your Sunday's letter. I wished to tell you that Uncle J told me last night that he would not collect those costs, as the person (I have forgotten who) says *Gunkle* & Strong collected and must pay it; he said he would have to take it into court in…

Dayton O. Eve. Dec. 17th, 1862 Dear Husband, I am quite uneasy, as I have had no letter since last Thursday. I fear one has miscarried, and as I think it quite time my question about the Christmas presents should be answered, that very letter may contain the answer and accompanying money. I do hope tomorrow morning will set all right. The children…

Dayton O. Dec. 14th. 1862 Dear Husband, Little Rob had to give up and have the measles; he broke out well this morning, but seems to be suffer from the cough. I hope however that a day or two hence will find him much more comfortable. He was very sensitive, and would not allow Frank to look at his face this morning; he however told me to tell you…

Dayton, Dec. 10th.1862 Dear Husband, I wish I could have answered your good letter last evening; then I felt better than I do this evening, well and even hopeful; for I had talked with the Doctor about myself, and although he seemed to think my suspicions correct, yet he said he could relieve some ailments and also help my depression of spirits,…

Dayton Dec. 8th. 1862 Dear Luther, You must blame Uncle John for my sending a short letter this time. He came in this evening, and Mother wanted and me to sing a Battle Hymn, to the air of John Brown, which we did; he was delighted with it, and at the conclusion jumped up and declared that we must go down and sing it for "Ann"; took off his…

Dayton O. Dec 4th 1862 Dear Luther, Yours of the 29th Nov reached me today and I see that you are attributing the children's illness to Dayton air, whereas Sella was sick when she came, Rob took cold during the journey and Frank contracted the measles at Fort Hamilton!! Besides Rob is getting as fat as possible, and every one thinks I have…

Dayton O. Dec. 3rd, 1862 Dear Luther, You will receive my letter today, no doubt, telling of Frank's illness, and will be anxious to hear more about him and the other children. F. has recovered with the exception of a cough. He slept through the whole of last night. The other children have not yet taken the measles; I shall look till next week,…

[1] Dayton O. Nov. 30th 1862 Dear Husband, No letter came this morning, greatly to my disappointment. You surely are not going to put me off with one letter a week! Poor Frank broke out with the measles last Thursday; the rash is now fading away, and he has done well thus far, but the Doctor says he must be carefully watched for two or even…

Dayton O. Nov. 26th 1862 Dear Husband, Your dear letter came this evening, and relieved my mind of fears for your health. I am afraid I cannot see Uncle this evening to ask about the money but will write the rest of my letter this evening and try to see him before the mail leaves in the morning. Mother handed me $35.00 and some cents beside;…

Dayton O. Nov 23rd 1862 Dear Husband, I can scarcely tell who, what or where I am; I am still so much confused by all that has past this last week. - Our journey was not very pleasant, but we got along well enough. It rained hard till the morning we reached home and was gloomy enough! At Albany Rob was asleep so I had to carry him to the Ferry;…