Letter from S. R. Norton to Hattie Norton, 1864-10-16
Mr. Norton reports to his wife, Hattie, that Decatur's mail service is sporadic since railroad tracks have been cut. Trains run to Athens. Roads are in disrepair. The camp is preparing for winter by building chimneys. He has reports to filled out. He has sent her money and hopes to get pay....
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| Summary: | Mr. Norton reports to his wife, Hattie, that Decatur's mail service is sporadic since railroad tracks have been cut. Trains run to Athens. Roads are in disrepair. The camp is preparing for winter by building chimneys. He has reports to filled out. He has sent her money and hopes to get pay. It is rumor that they may go to Huntsville, a welcome move. He reports that he has gained weight with the absence of hot weather. In his post script, he reports that he may be mustered in as 2nd Lieutenant and that it will have an unexpired term.The digitization of this collection was funded by the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) |
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