In this letter of October 11, 1900, Julia Padgett writes her aunt, Mrs. Sabra McFee in Hayesville, NC to introduce herself. She tells her she is the daughter of Madison Curtis and fills her in on all of the family news including the deaths of her…
In this letter of March 15, 1878, Ella Warren writes her “Dear sister Marth” to let her know she is coming for a visit in May. She is sorry to hear that Martha is not feeling well and is sick of living in town. She wants to know if the things she…
In this letter written likely in the winter of 1864, Henry Marshall Misemer (1832-1865) writes his wife, Martha. He lists 5 reasons why she probably should not come to visit him in Nashville. He hopes that the war will be over by fall, but he may be…
In this letter written sometime between July and November 1864, Henry Marshall Misemer (1832-1865) writes his wife, Martha. H. M. Misemer shares his worry that the Rebels will come through where Martha lives and burn and take everything so they may…
The events of this undated letter written by Henry Marshall Misemer (1832-1865) to his wife, Martha suggest that it was written in spring of 1864. H. M. informs his wife that he has sent some things with John Wright for her and the children. He tells…
A bill of goods purchased at Nashville Tennessee April 15, 1964 by H. M. Misemer. Items purchased were 2 pair of shoes, a paper of pins, 3 papers of needles, 2 barlow knifes, 2 and a half quires of paper, a small tin bucket, 5 tin cups, 4 bars of…
In this letter of March 4, 1864, Felix Misemer writes his uncle Henry Marshall Misemer (1832-1865) from Helena, Arkansas to introduce himself as Philip’s son. Felix is fighting for the Union and explains that Henry Marshall is the only uncle that he…
In this letter of February 23, 1864, Philip Misimer (1806-1885) writes his “Dear brother,” Henry Marshall Misemer (1832-1865) from Gentryville Missouri, his home. Philip had a hard time locating Henry Marshall and is satisfied that he has found him…
In this letter of December 7, 1863 Henry Marshall Misemer (1832-1865) writes his “Dear wife,” Martha Misemer, from Nashville, Tennessee to let her know he is doing well. He wishes he knew if she and the children had plenty to eat, but he is worried…
In this letter of June 5, 1863 Henry Marshall Misemer (1832-1865) writes his “Dear wife,” Martha Misemer, from Nashville, Tennessee in view of the capital. He lets her know that he is there with all of her brothers and brothers-in-law. He says his…