Undated note from Francis McDade Danielly to his children in Louina, Alabama.
During the Civil War, Francis McDade Danielly was a member of the 14th Alabama Infantry, Company K. In this note, he promises his daughter Mathy that he will make a ring for her if she will be good "and learn to read for her Pa when he gets home if ever." He also tells his son Jimmy that &...
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Alabama Department of Archives and History
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| Summary: | During the Civil War, Francis McDade Danielly was a member of the 14th Alabama Infantry, Company K. In this note, he promises his daughter Mathy that he will make a ring for her if she will be good "and learn to read for her Pa when he gets home if ever." He also tells his son Jimmy that "his Pa wants to see him feed his calf & pigs" and asks his wife to tell "little Sally that her Pa loves her cause she is so sweet and sent him butter & eggs." [Original spelling retained.] |
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