Letter from Thomas Warrick in Chattanooga, Tennessee, to his wife, Martha.

Letter from Thomas Warrick in Chattanooga, Tennessee, to his wife, Martha.

During the war, Warrick served in the Coosa Home Guards, and he was a private in Company C of the 34th Alabama Infantry. In the letter he mentions the lack of food in the camp, and then discusses his feelings about the war: "...we could get along very well if we got enough to eat...You know wha...

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Letter from Thomas Warrick in Chattanooga, Tennessee, to his wife, Martha.
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Davis, Jefferson, 1808-1889; Warrick, Martha; Warrick, Thomas, b.ca.1833; Soldiers--Confederate States of America; United States--History--Civil War, 1861-1865--Economic aspects; United States--History--Civil War, 1861-1865--Military life; United States--History--Civil War, 1861-1865--Military personnel; United States--History--Civil War, 1861-1865--Social aspects
description During the war, Warrick served in the Coosa Home Guards, and he was a private in Company C of the 34th Alabama Infantry. In the letter he mentions the lack of food in the camp, and then discusses his feelings about the war: "...we could get along very well if we got enough to eat...You know what a great luxury fruit is, and how much a soldier can enjoy it, and here we cant get any without paying enormous prices. Such is the fate of a Confederate soldier. If we ever or those who live to survive this cruel war and return to their homes and families again, will know how to appreciate peace and happiness...But there is no telling when this unwholly war will close. I trust not before a great while, though." A transcript of the letter is included. [Original spelling retained.]
spelling Q0000016954 - Q0000016956Q16954 - Q16956Letter from Thomas Warrick in Chattanooga, Tennessee, to his wife, Martha.During the war, Warrick served in the Coosa Home Guards, and he was a private in Company C of the 34th Alabama Infantry. In the letter he mentions the lack of food in the camp, and then discusses his feelings about the war: "...we could get along very well if we got enough to eat...You know what a great luxury fruit is, and how much a soldier can enjoy it, and here we cant get any without paying enormous prices. Such is the fate of a Confederate soldier. If we ever or those who live to survive this cruel war and return to their homes and families again, will know how to appreciate peace and happiness...But there is no telling when this unwholly war will close. I trust not before a great while, though." A transcript of the letter is included. [Original spelling retained.]1863 August 91863-08-091860-1869Davis, Jefferson, 1808-1889; Warrick, Martha; Warrick, Thomas, b.ca.1833; Soldiers--Confederate States of America; United States--History--Civil War, 1861-1865--Economic aspects; United States--History--Civil War, 1861-1865--Military life; United States--History--Civil War, 1861-1865--Military personnel; United States--History--Civil War, 1861-1865--Social aspectsTextCorrespondenceWarrick, ThomasThomas Warrick papersSPR420v10148Alabama Department of Archives and History, 624 Washington Avenue, Montgomery, Alabama 36130EnglishThis material may be protected under U. S. Copyright Law (Title 17, U.S. Code) which governs the making of photocopies or reproductions of copyrighted materials. You may use the digitized material for private study, scholarship, or research. Though ADAH has physical ownership of the material in its collections, in some cases we may not own the copyright to the material. It is the patron's obligation to determine and satisfy copyright restrictions when publishing or otherwise distributing materials found in our collections.600 PPI TIFFhttp://cdm17217.contentdm.oclc.org/cdm/ref/collection/voices/id/2745
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