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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…

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. 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 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. 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. Dec. 6th. 1863 Two more days brings our anniversary Dearest, we could not spend it together last year, and it is worse than ever this time. Mary a third year prove the charm, and the day be passed with each other, and our dear little boys and girls. Your last letter was dated the 24th. of November, so I have been a long time without one;…

Dayton O. Dec. 13th 1863 Dear Luther, My expectations have been disappointed; for foolishly enough I counted upon the days that should pass before another letter would come. Last night was to bring one certainly but there was none for me. Christmas is nearly here, and we begin to wonder whether you will be here with it. - Lib told me today that…

Dayton O. Dec. 16th. 1863 Last night yours of the 7th. and 8th. came together, and made me glad indeed. I intended going on to talk of those letters dearest; but what can I do when two teasing boys are at me to "tell Papa" all sorts of things? Rob said tell you that it was snowing and that he was 'sorry' you 'were away at war', and wants you to…

1 Dayton O. Dec. 20th, 1863 If I wasn't afraid you were talking "iron" as the boys say, I should be almost tempted to write you no more letters My Good Man. Perhaps you wonder what I mean. Didn't you promise me more letters like that good long one of the 13th, if I didn't write oftener? It was so interesting that it would not be objectionable at…

Dayton, Dec. 22nd 1863 You must be "hungry" for letters, Dearest, to beg for more from me; for very stupid things they are in my opinion. Still if you want them, you shall have them. - Yours of the 15th, with newspaper account of your late movements, came this morning; no sooner than the others you *see* in spite of change of your mail hours.…