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Fort Hamilton N.Y.H. Dec. 12th. 1861 Dear Lib, I have received a good letter from Mary this morning which I will answer soon; but am warned by her to answer you very soon under great fear of the consequences of failure. Mary mentions a Christmas box which you have united in sending us; for which receive our best love and thanks "From home" is…

Fort Hamilton, N.Y. Harbor Sept. 24th. 1861 Dear Mary, Howard and I have been debating the matter as to whom I should write this time. His order has been Mother first, you next and Lib last; she may expect a letter from him next week. I will pursue the same plan. Howard is laughing, as he hears Ernestine's view, because he says I have got…

Dayton O. Aug. 16th 1861 So, I must write another letter, must I? I suppose you will have time to get this, for in truth I shall not look for you now till the last of next week. Another reason for writing is to protest against that new girl. I cannot and am much disposed to say that I will not break my promise with Ernestine; she talks of little…

Dayton O. Aug. 14th. 1861 Dear Luther, It is after 10 o'clock already so you have but little chance for a long letter._ I intended to begin earlier but "Ma Patterson" came in to see me first; then Father was here and finally Ernestine called me down into the dining room to see a "man'. I found Johnson Perrins kicking his heels on my new trunk as…

Dayton O. Sunday Aug. 11th 1861 Well! My good Fellow, it's done, and although I have been thinking of this journey so long, now that every thing is settled about it, I am in the greatest excitement to be off and get over the hard part as soon as possible. Settled I said, but Ernestine's part is not yet so; I spoke to her yesterday and she at first…

Dayton O. Aug. 4th 1861 Dear Husband, After many trials and disappointments, I have at length got your letter. Uncle John looked last night. Father went twice this morning without success. Willie Brady finally brought it from Mr. Corwin's box. By the bye, that gentleman left suddenly for Washington on Friday, so that all hope of having him for…

Dayton O Aug. 1st 1861'Duty before pleasure', dear Husband I have just been answering the letter I will enclose to you. I told friend Bill where you were, and that I would send his letter, and that he could not get an answer till the middle or last of next week. Do answer immediately and tell him where to write, whether to you or Uncle John. I…

Dayton O. July 31st 1861 Dear Luther, I was expecting to answer a letter tonight, but no letter came. I look anxiously for Congressional news, to see whether we meet at home or abroad. If it was not for your feeling hurt at being sent home, and did I not fear your being low spirited about your business, my joy at seeing you again in our own…

Dayton O. July 28th 1861 Dear Luther, I am sitting at the north eastern window in my room._ Here is Robby with his shoes and stockings off. They are on now; he agrees that there is "nussin matta-ah" with with his feet and has kissed and hugged me till my neck aches._ We have had heavy showers since yesterday morning, and feel refreshed by them. I…

Dayton O. Thursday July 25, 1861 Dear Luther, We returned from taking Mrs. Brady and ourselves a drive, a short time since, the children are in bed, and I think, asleep._ I am afraid my last letter will trouble you somewhat, I desired you to allow us to live in the Casemates; and in the evening of the same day I sent that request, your letter of…