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| Field name | Value |
|---|---|
| Collection Reference Number | GLC03523.50.16 |
| From Archive Folder | Collection of E. S. Russell, G company, 65th regiment, Ohio, infantry |
| Title | Letter to Hannah E. Russell, informing her of her husband's death |
| Date | 9 May 1862 |
| Author | Gordon, G. (fl. 1862) |
| Recipient | Hannah E. Russell |
| Document Type | Correspondence |
| Content Description | Informs Mrs. Russell that her husband, E. S. Russell, passed away last night. Describes him as having suffered greatly his last few days but when he finally passed away it was easy. Believes that he "is now in the full enjoyment of that rest which remains for the people of God." Informs her that Russell received a letter from his brother the day before his death but that he was unable to see it due to his suffering and loss of hearing and sight. Tells her that the steward will send her husband's knapsack and clothing to her. Writes that he is buried in a beautiful spot in Cape Hill Cemetery and that she can take him home at any time. Send his prayers. The letter has watermark on the top left hand corner. |
| Subjects | Civil War Military History Union Forces Soldier's Letter Union Soldier's Letter Hospital Health and Medical Disease Children and Family Religion Tuberculosis Death Clothing and Accessories Women's History |
| People | Gordon, G. (fl. 1862) Russell, Hannah E. (fl. 1861-1865) |
| Place written | Louisville, Kentucky |
| Theme | The American Civil War; Health & Medicine; Children & Family; Women in American History; Religion |
| Sub-collection | Papers and Images of the American Civil War |
| Additional Information | E. S. Russell enlisted as a private on 1 November 1861. He mustered into "G" Co. OH 65th Infantry. He died of disease on 8 May 1862 at Louisville, Kentucky. |
| Copyright | The Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History |
| Module | Civil War, Reconstruction and the Modern Era: 1860-1945 |
| Civil War: Recipient Relationship | Wife |