Letter from Randall Cooke in Wallingford, Connecticut, to his daughter, Elizabeth Hall, probably in New York.
In the letter he discusses the death of his grandson, Edward (Elizabeth's nephew); the effects of winter weather in the area ("We hear almost daily of broaken [sic] hips - legs - & arms occasioned by falls on the ice"); clothes that he needs; and anticipated "Taxes that are a...
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Alabama Department of Archives and History
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| Summary: | In the letter he discusses the death of his grandson, Edward (Elizabeth's nephew); the effects of winter weather in the area ("We hear almost daily of broaken [sic] hips - legs - & arms occasioned by falls on the ice"); clothes that he needs; and anticipated "Taxes that are about to come down upon us." In the postscript he mentions the capture of Fort Donelson by Union forces: "...there is great rejoicing among the politicians who are looking for an early termination of the war." A transcription is included. |
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