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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…

1 Dayton O. April 10th, 1864 Dear Luther, We have had a run of visitors this last week. I told you of Edward Affleck's visit with his friend. Then yesterday Mrs. Williams and Alfred came quite unexpectedly. They leave tomorrow, when Aunt Mary will probably arrive. Mrs. Williams does not seem changed, old as she is (nearly 71) and we are enjoying…

Dayton O, April 6th, 1864 Dear Luther, Mary and I stopped at the office in our way to *lenels* this evening, and got two letters from you, of the 1st and 2nd. So they *now* did overtake the other as you predicted. The last showed your usual kindness in wishing to spare me unnecessary pain.I seldom see New York papers, but there is enough in any of…

Dayton O. April 5th, 1864 Dear Husband, I am nearly overwhelmed with kindness on this my thirty-first birthday! Mother made me a very handsome "Twilight" (an evening head covering). Mary supplied me with six varieties of Verbenas, and from Lib and Henrietta, I have a dozen pots of choice flowers for my front yard. Sarah and Mary brought me a large…