Letter from Michael Lally to his wife, September 14, 1864
Camp of the 11 Regt. Mass Vol
A near the Rappanock Station Virginia
September the 14, 1863
Dear wife
I sit down with pleasure to write those few loynes to [you] and the children hoping it will find ye in good [health] as the departure of this [leaves] me in at present thanks be to God for his blessing to us all.
Dear wife
I main to let you now that I have got paid 4 months pay today. I have sent you 50 dollars, $20 by Adams Express and 30 dollars that is alotted which you can get the same as usule.
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I have sent you a letter a few days ago. I hope you and the children is in good health. Give my love to the children and tell them that I will be home in a few days to see them for I dont think it will be much more for we expect to go home the first of January 64. I main to let you now that our army is crossing the river this after noon but we had no orders as yet but nothing can be done untill the 3 Core has a hand in it and speccily Hookers old Division. But I hope to God that I will come out all right for I now the lord will spear me untill I see my children once more.
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I have not much more importance at present but I hope that you will receive that $50.00 withthough any delay for I suppose you will need it for the winter and as swoon as you get it write and let me now and I hope to God that I will be in good health to receive your ans.
Give my love to Martin and John and family and to all the girls
No more at present from your affectionate Husband
Michael Lalley
Co C. 11 Regt
Mass Vol Washington D.C.
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September 14, 1863
Lally, Michael
Near Rappanock Station, Virginia
1 letter (4 pages)
Lally, Michael
Irish -- United States
United States -- History -- Civil War, 1861-1865
United States -- History -- Civil War, 1861-1865 -- Participation, Irish
United States -- History -- Civil War, 1861-1865 -- Personal narratives -- Personal narratives
Michael Lally letters and other material, 1861-2006
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