Letter from Ada in Eufaula, Alabama, to her sister, Anna Dent, in Pensacola, Florida.
At the time the letter was written, Anna was visiting her husband, Hubert Dent, in camp at Fort Barrancas. In the letter Ada discusses family members and mutual acquaintances; local troop movements; and domestic activities such as sewing and horticulture. She also mentions that Hubert has just recei...
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Alabama Department of Archives and History
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Online Access: | http://cdm17217.contentdm.oclc.org/cdm/ref/collection/voices/id/3945 |
Summary: | At the time the letter was written, Anna was visiting her husband, Hubert Dent, in camp at Fort Barrancas. In the letter Ada discusses family members and mutual acquaintances; local troop movements; and domestic activities such as sewing and horticulture. She also mentions that Hubert has just received a promotion ("how does he like being Captain"). A transcription is included. |
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