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Tilman M. Daniel Letters to his wife, Laura, during the Civil War |
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Tilman M. Daniel Letters to his wife, Laura, during the Civil War |
Near To Atlanta
August 5, 1864
My dear Laura
This morning I will write another short note. Gen Roddys Command is ordered back to Ala and I can send this note by Gabe " to some post office below and" no doubt you will receive it direct. Last evening a heavy engagement commenced and lasted three hours with heavy losses by the Enemy. Our loss was small and we occupied brest works. Thank God our Regt is on detached service in rear of the Army.
Last night I was taken with Flux and suffered much for several hours but by taking some medicine was relieved. I feel much better this morning. My health since I have been in Ga has been very good, have not lost a day from duty. I now making an effort to be transferred to Gen Roddys Command but fear that I will fail-for the present.- When I do succeed I will immediately let you know. Continue to write me at this place and direct as before, while I now write, fighting has commenced again. I think a general engagement will take place not a few days.
oh how I long for the day to arrive when we will be ordered back to Miss. and I think that day is not far off. I have not heard from my Furlough yet and no doubt it will be withheld until this emergency is over.
Iam indeed much troubled relative to affairs in Miss. I fear the Enemy will get possession of my home and no bout You are "now in a Condition" so as not to be able to move. If possible My Dear Wife don't stay in their line. I will be no longer fit for a soldier. I am in hopes you will not think of remaining at home and be subject to their insults. Before I came to Ga I was in favor of citizens remaining at home but since I have seen so much distress I am in favor of leaving all behind. Just so I can keep out of their way is enough.
Posey is well and received a letter from his Darling Tine yesterday. Why is it that you both write and never say on mention each other in your I write I always say
something about Posy. Tell Sister Tine that I will quit saying anything about Posy if she don't mention something of you in her letters. I am in such a hurry that I can think of nothing more that will be interesting to you and the mail will leave in a few minutes. Give my love to all the family.
Tell Sis Amy that I was joking with her about being married.
I only thought that she write something about it, but not · word from her.
I am now more than ever anxious to hear from you. I will say no more.
Your affectionate Husband T.M. Daniel
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