H. M. Misemer to wife Martha, July 24, 1864

H. M. Misemer to wife Martha, July 24, 1864

Misemer, Henry Marshall, 1832-1865

Soldiers -- Correspondence

Soldiers -- Religious life

Unionists (United States Civil War)

United States -- History -- Civil War, 1861-1865 -- Campaigns

United States. Army -- Southern unionists

War and families

In this letter of July 24, 1864, Henry Marshall Misemer (1832-1865) writes his "Dear wife," Martha J. Misemer, from Decatur, Alabama. He lets her know that he received her letter and although he is sorry to hear of her troubles, he is glad that she shares them with him so he can sympathize and pray. He tells her that his time as a soldier is much easier than work at home and if it wasn't for her and the children, he would prefer being in the army. He tells her that they had a foolish order to go after General Roddy, but he was not there and they had to march back. He assures her that the officers and other soldiers are very kind to him.

Misemer, Henry Marshall, 1832-1865

McFee-Misemer Civil War Letters

1864-07-24

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This transcription has been provided by WCU student Joseph Wheeler (MA English), whose annotated version is available at http://libres.uncg.edu/ir/wcu/listing.aspx?id=38554

Decatur (Ala.)

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Civil War in Southern Appalachia