Dear friends at home I take the present opportunity
Creator:
Sunderland, John
Subject:
Sunderland, John
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Coverage:
Washington, DC
Source:
Original letter: ink on paper, 2 p.
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Dear Friends at home
I take the present opportunity to write a fell [few] lines to you[.] Well I am not very well to day[,] I have had a savere head ache to day but feele a little better to night.
I take the present opportunity to write a fell [few] lines to you[.] Well I am not very well to day[,] I have had a savere head ache to day but feele a little better to night.
Date Original (Precise)
Language:
English
Creator:
Sunderland, John
Subject:
Sunderland, John
Series:
2
Box:
2
Folder:
42
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Mother I received your kind letter in due time
Creator:
Sunderland, Darwin
Subject:
Sunderland, Darwin
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Source:
Original letter: ink on paper, 4 p.
Excerpt
Mother
I received your kind letter in due time and am now about to answer the same. I had to go on picket Sunday so I did not write.
Language:
English
Creator:
Sunderland, Darwin
Subject:
Sunderland, Darwin
Series:
1
Box:
1
Folder:
39
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My dear madam Your favor of the 24th inst. is received
Creator:
Sunderland, Darwin
Subject:
Sunderland, Darwin
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Source:
Original letter: pencil on paper, 2 p.
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My dear madam:
Your favor of the 24th inst. is received. It would be utterly impossible to recover the remains of your son. At present we are many miles away from the spot where he is buried. We buried him in the heat of battle and scarcely had him interred ere we moved away.
Your favor of the 24th inst. is received. It would be utterly impossible to recover the remains of your son. At present we are many miles away from the spot where he is buried. We buried him in the heat of battle and scarcely had him interred ere we moved away.
Date Original (Precise)
Language:
English
Creator:
Sunderland, Darwin
Subject:
Sunderland, Darwin
Series:
1
Box:
1
Folder:
38
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Madam In compliance with your request to write I send you these lines
Creator:
Sunderland, Darwin
Subject:
Sunderland, Darwin
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Coverage:
Gaines Mills, VA
Source:
Original letter: ink on paper, 3 p.
Excerpt
Madam
In compliance with your request to write, I send you these lines. Any attempt to process the body of your gallant son at present would be futile.
Date Original (Precise)
Language:
English
Creator:
Sunderland, Darwin
Subject:
Sunderland, Darwin
Series:
1
Box:
1
Folder:
37
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Mr. Sunderland Dear sir: It becomes my faithful duty to inform you
Creator:
Sunderland, Darwin
Subject:
Sunderland, Darwin
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Dear sir:
It becomes my faithful duty to inform you of the death of your son Darwin[.] he was killed in action on the 13th inst. he was in the act of laying down[.] the ball struck him in the right shoulder near the neck passing down into his body.
It becomes my faithful duty to inform you of the death of your son Darwin[.] he was killed in action on the 13th inst. he was in the act of laying down[.] the ball struck him in the right shoulder near the neck passing down into his body.
Date Original (Precise)
Language:
English
Creator:
Sunderland, Darwin
Subject:
Sunderland, Darwin
Series:
1
Box:
1
Folder:
36
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Home I seat myself to write a few lines to you to night
Creator:
Sunderland, Darwin
Subject:
Sunderland, Darwin
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Coverage:
Brandy, VA
Source:
Original letter: ink on paper, 4 p.
Excerpt
Home
I seat myself to write a few lines to you to night to acknowledge the recipt of your last letter which I got a few days ago but was soon after detailed for picket duty where I had to stay 4 days and have jest got back all well safe and sound.
I seat myself to write a few lines to you to night to acknowledge the recipt of your last letter which I got a few days ago but was soon after detailed for picket duty where I had to stay 4 days and have jest got back all well safe and sound.
Date Original (Precise)
Language:
English
Creator:
Sunderland, Darwin
Subject:
Sunderland, Darwin
Series:
1
Box:
1
Folder:
35
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Mother I seat myself to day to answer your kinde favor
Creator:
Sunderland, Darwin
Subject:
Sunderland, Darwin
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Coverage:
Brandy, VA
Source:
Original letter: ink on paper, 2 p.
Excerpt
Mother
I seat myself to day to answer your kinde favor which came to hand that next day after I wrote, also makeing a request to you for another pair of shirts and boots for an English comrad of mine[.]
I seat myself to day to answer your kinde favor which came to hand that next day after I wrote, also makeing a request to you for another pair of shirts and boots for an English comrad of mine[.]
Date Original (Precise)
Language:
English
Creator:
Sunderland, Darwin
Subject:
Sunderland, Darwin
Series:
1
Box:
1
Folder:
34
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Mother, I take the present oppertunity to write a few lines
Creator:
Sunderland, Darwin
Subject:
Sunderland, Darwin
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Coverage:
Brandy, VA
Source:
Original letter: ink on paper, 4 p.
Excerpt
Mother
I take the present opportunity to write a few lines to inform you of my present welfare. I have been looking for the last three or four days for a letter from you but have looked in vane.
I take the present opportunity to write a few lines to inform you of my present welfare. I have been looking for the last three or four days for a letter from you but have looked in vane.
Date Original (Precise)
Language:
English
Creator:
Sunderland, Darwin
Subject:
Sunderland, Darwin
Series:
1
Box:
1
Folder:
33
Digitization Specifications:
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Mother I take my pencil to write a few words
Creator:
Sunderland, Darwin
Subject:
Sunderland, Darwin
Rights Management:
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Coverage:
Brandy Station, VA
Source:
Original letter: pencil on paper, 1 p.
Excerpt
Mother
I take my pencil to write a few words to let you know that I am not hurt but I am pretty tired so you will not expect a long letter. We had one pretty smart little battle in which I was a pertaker[.]
I take my pencil to write a few words to let you know that I am not hurt but I am pretty tired so you will not expect a long letter. We had one pretty smart little battle in which I was a pertaker[.]
Date Original (Precise)
Language:
English
Creator:
Sunderland, Darwin
Subject:
Sunderland, Darwin
Series:
1
Box:
1
Folder:
32
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Mother I take my pen once more to write a few lines to you
Creator:
Sunderland, Darwin
Subject:
Sunderland, Darwin
Rights Management:
Original materials may be protected by the Copyright Law of the United States (more information).
Coverage:
Brandy Station, VA
Source:
Original letter: ink on paper, 4 p.
Excerpt
Mother
I take my pen once more to write a few lines to you[.] I am well to day and I hope you are all enjoying the same blessing[.]
I take my pen once more to write a few lines to you[.] I am well to day and I hope you are all enjoying the same blessing[.]
Date Original (Precise)
Language:
English
Creator:
Sunderland, Darwin
Subject:
Sunderland, Darwin
Series:
1
Box:
1
Folder:
31
Digitization Specifications:
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Type:
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