1863 Cover & Letter, Kinsman, O. to CAMP DENNISON, O.,CIVIL WAR MENTION - DEATH
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1863 Cover & Letter, Kinsman, O. to CAMP DENNISON, O.,CIVIL WAR MENTION - DEATH. H. Griswold, Camp Dennison, Miamiville P.O. O.N.G. 171 Reg. Letter one, misdated but correct. ". My thumb on my right hand has been so ?. the past two weeks that I could not hold a pea. - - - -- - We expect to see you go forward like a man in the way of duty, regardless of all that would lead you astray and God is ever ready to help you if you will ask it rely upon his protection. 1863 Cover & Letter - KINSMAN, O. POSTMARK, Mailed to Mr. Geo. H. Griswold, Camp Dennison, Miamiville P.O. O.N.G. 171 Reg. Company C. - Follow the Reg. " GOOD HOME FRONT and CIVIL WAR CONTENT. Letter one, misdated but correct . " My health is poor most of the time. My thumb on my right hand has been so ? the past two weeks that I could not hold a pea. Your friends in Kinsman inquire very anxiously about you and seem to want to see you at home again. Capt. ? looks badly but expects to return if able. - - - -- - We expect to see you go forward like a man in the way of duty, regardless of all that would lead you astray and God is ever ready to help you if you will ask it rely upon his protection. - -- - -- Mother - Letter two The Last Sabbath in June. " - - - - - Today Mr. Wright preaches poor Joseph's funeral sermon. The soldiers who were home were seated in the front seat on the west side - - - - -- I well knew my mind being so worried all the time that I could not control my feelings on this occasion you being at this time in such situation. - - - - -Just as we got there Isaac Meachan had started for the boys Corpse. - - - - - Father waited a while until they got to the Newton's where it became apparent that it must come no further, as it was dangerous, and offensive, even at that distance, Oh the agony of poor Mrs. Brockett, The body was taken immediately to the grave yard, before daylight, unattended by any of his family except Mr. Brockett and buried as soon as possible. Dying with such a contagious disease, it was thought to be very impendent to bring his body this warm weather without a metallic coffin. - - - - - could you give me in your letters a description of your feelings I would cherish it, and what a consolation it would be should you be called like Joseph to bid adieu this world. - - - - - -Do you remember Mrs. Brigham's brother he whom you visited and sung with the last time you were there. He has been killed in one of the late battles. Robert Milliken. Mother >"Please view scans for condition and E-mail any questions.
