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Touching Civil War Letter to Wife.

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Touching Civil War Letter to Wife.
<B>Touching Civil War Letter to Wife.</B></I> One page, 9.5" x 7.75", Camp at Leinors, Tennessee, November 1, 1863. Wonderful letter containing lovely personal emotion as well as substantive military content. The soldier reassures his wife that their marriage can withstand the <I>"trials and dis-/sapointments [sic] in this world"</B></I>, and that, were it not "<I>for the temperary [sic] banishment from/ you I would be the happiest of husbands."</B></I> He also tells his wife of the various close-calls that he and his regiment have encountered, acknowledging that, though he is confused, <I>"Gen. Burnside probably knows what he is about."</B></I> Letter is in good condition, exhibiting minor foxing, creases from mailing.<BR><BR><b>Shipping:</b> Flat Material, Small (<a target="_blank" href="http://www.heritageauctions.com/common/shipping.php">view shipping information</a>)