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| Field name | Value |
|---|---|
| Collection Reference Number | GLC02829.14 |
| From Archive Folder | Letters of the Allen Family, including five while on U.S. gunboats off South America |
| Title | George D. Allen to Mary Mayberry about family health, Will avoiding the draft and learning to read |
| Date | 4 August 1864 |
| Author | Allen, George D. (fl. 1859-1864) |
| Recipient | Mayberry, Mary |
| Document Type | Correspondence |
| Content Description | Says he received her letter of the "28th" on 3 August. Is glad their mother's health is better, but sorry to hear that "little Mary" is ill. Sends his love to Will and tells "him to keep out of the Draft as it is bad for young men." Says "I am glad you can make my letters out. I think I can write better after a while as my hand is so heavy. I am trying to learn to read also and Jack is helping me all he can[.] I wish I had of taken it in hand when I first came out." Sends further greetings to family members and closes by saying there is "no news here at present of any account." Postscript says "Only 4 months from to day good bye." |
| Subjects | Civil War Military History Union Forces Navy Soldier's Letter Union Soldier's Letter Health and Medical Conscription Education |
| Place written | Aboard USS Delaware on James River |
| Theme | The American Civil War; Naval & Maritime; Children & Family; Education |
| Sub-collection | Papers and Images of the American Civil War |
| Copyright | The Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History |
| Module | Civil War, Reconstruction and the Modern Era: 1860-1945 |
| Civil War: Recipient Relationship | Sister |
| Civil War: Theater of War | Main Eastern Theater |
| Civil War: Unit | USS Delaware |