Sister soldier life after death5/19/2023 ![]() The letters and original writings have been transcribed as written, with no attempt to change spelling. ![]() Lougheed letter to his wife Jane "Jennie" Lougheed, April 30 - May 1 1863) How will I hail the day when I return to the bosom of my family. "The battle has been raging all day in the distance and I am unable to ascertain whether any thing has been gained or not. Many are love letters home to sweethearts and wives, some cautionary advice from fathers to sons, one a harrowing account of capture and escape over enemy lines all seemingly are reflections of the same sentiment: ![]() ![]() These letters describe firsthand accounts of battle, reflections on the nature of war and its profound effect on those involved - both on those at the front lines and loved ones who remained anxiously at home. Lougheed letter to his wife Jane "Jennie" Lougheed, October 7, 1862)Ī selection of original Civil War correspondence between soldiers from the battlefields and their family members and friends on the homefront. Truly it may be considered the most cruel and awful scourge which can befall a nation. No living sister or Mother to administer relief in that hour the most sad in the history of humanity. ![]() No dear wife, near to speak a word of comfort. Tis hard to see the mighty prancing war horse, trampling the dying and dead beneath their merciless feet. ![]()
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