Letter from Michael Lally to his wife and children, September 20, 1863
Camp of the 11 Regt Mass Vol
A near Culpepper V.A.
September 20th 1863
Dear wife and children
I sit down with pleasure to write those few loynes to ye hoping it will find ye all in good health as the departure of this leave me in at present thanks be to God for his blessing to us all.
Dear wife
I main to let you know that the Army has moved across the Rappanock and is now on the Rapadan River which we expect to have a fight any moment.
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But you need not be uneasy about me for thank the Lord my health is good and as long as the Lord spears me my health I am all right. As for the fighting part I feel [conflicted] about it. Give my love to the childrn hoping that the are in good health. I have sent you a letter two weeks ago and got no ans as yet and also I have sent you 20 dollars by Adams Express which I hope you have got it and $30 more by the useal way, and as swoon as you get it let me now for I hope I will be in good health to receive it.
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Dear wife you made mention about sending me a box. There is no chance of getting anything amore but all I want at present is one flannur shirt and that you are better send by mail if a dose cost some more. And give my love to the children and tell them that I will be home in 5 month time and with the help of God ye will be all in good health.
No more at present from your truly husband
Michael Lalley
Co. C 11 Reg't
Washington, D.C.
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for Mrs. Bridgett Lalley
66 Davis Street
Roxbury Mass
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September 20, 1863
Lally, Michael
Near Culpepper, 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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