Letter from Francis McDade Danielly in camp near Fredericksburg, Virginia, to his wife, Elizabeth, in Louina, Alabama.
During the Civil War, Danielly was a member of the 14th Alabama Infantry, Company K. In this letter he writes that the company has still not moved from their camp near Fredericksburg, Virginia, although the men "have been expecting to leave here 3 weeks." Danielly discusses the mail syste...
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Alabama documents Letter from Francis McDade Danielly in camp near Fredericksburg, Virginia, to his wife, Elizabeth, in Louina, Alabama. |
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Alabama documents Danielly, Elizabeth Pearson, 1835-1876; Danielly, Francis McDade, 1828-1863; Soldiers--Confederate States of America--Alabama; United States--History--Civil War, 1861-1865--Military life; United States--History--Civil War, 1861-1865--Military personnel |
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During the Civil War, Danielly was a member of the 14th Alabama Infantry, Company K. In this letter he writes that the company has still not moved from their camp near Fredericksburg, Virginia, although the men "have been expecting to leave here 3 weeks." Danielly discusses the mail system, noting that it has been three weeks since he received a letter from home and asking Elizabeth to send stamps by Mr. Welch. Although he mentions sending money home, he writes that supplies are so expensive that he cannot spare his wages: "I don't know what situation I may be placed in and I may need it. I have to have to by some things to eat that is nourishing and it takes a heep of money to by but little." [Original spelling retained.] |
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Q0000078249 - Q0000078251Q78249 - Q78251Letter from Francis McDade Danielly in camp near Fredericksburg, Virginia, to his wife, Elizabeth, in Louina, Alabama.During the Civil War, Danielly was a member of the 14th Alabama Infantry, Company K. In this letter he writes that the company has still not moved from their camp near Fredericksburg, Virginia, although the men "have been expecting to leave here 3 weeks." Danielly discusses the mail system, noting that it has been three weeks since he received a letter from home and asking Elizabeth to send stamps by Mr. Welch. Although he mentions sending money home, he writes that supplies are so expensive that he cannot spare his wages: "I don't know what situation I may be placed in and I may need it. I have to have to by some things to eat that is nourishing and it takes a heep of money to by but little." [Original spelling retained.]1863 March 11863-03-011860-1869Danielly, Elizabeth Pearson, 1835-1876; Danielly, Francis McDade, 1828-1863; Soldiers--Confederate States of America--Alabama; United States--History--Civil War, 1861-1865--Military life; United States--History--Civil War, 1861-1865--Military personnelTextCorrespondencePearson and Danielly familiesPearson and Danielly family papersSPR842v36567Alabama 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/6761 |
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Letter from Francis McDade Danielly in camp near Fredericksburg, Virginia, to his wife, Elizabeth, in Louina, Alabama. |
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