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“Without being Wounded or Killed” – Civil War Letter 2

Susan Taylor Block

 

What follows is a letter from my great-great grandmother, Emily, to her husband, Andrew Jackson Stone. She writes from Chatham County, NC.

 

“Peddlars Hill, Sept. 5

Dear Husband,

Yours of the 28th came to hand last mail informing me that you had been in a fight, lost a great many of your com. Many killed, wounded, and taken prisoner. I cannot tell you how thankful I am that you escaped unhurt. I heard of it before I got your letter and was very uneasy that you might be amongst the prisoners. I don’t know how in the world you got out without being wounded or killed. This leaves all well but myself. I have been almost crazy with toothache today but it feels easy now. There is no news worth writing. Henrietta’s baby has been very sick this week. Something like cold, but is better now. I wrote to you last week and sent you 5.00 dollars. I hope you will get it. Mr. Dowdy and Henrietta expect to move soon as he is not able to go back in the Army any more. The 45 men will be examined at Pittsboro nest week so they will be called off soon.

We have not commenced making molasses yet. Farmers are getting busy getting fodder. Corn crops are tolerably good. My potatoes are right good. I have tried them a time or two. We got a letter from Fran last week. He is well. Patsy and family are well. Mother’s family are well and doing well. Mrs. Fields got a letter from Noah last week. He says he is doing very well, expects to get home in a week or two. Edgar and Joel {Andrew and Emily’s young sons} send a heap of howdy to Pa. Mother and family join me in a heap of love to you. The Rives family send their respects to you. Write soon.

I remain your affectionate wife,

E. H. Stone”                                 http://susantaylorblock.com/2013/02/18/8457/

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