Leah is relieved to hear that little Maggie Deyo (Maria's baby) is getting better. She writes about expecting visits from the Deyos and the taste of fresh fruit. Thomas closes the letter inquiring about the butter pail.
Little Tommy, Leah's son, is very ill and is being treated by a Dr. The Dr. thinks that Tommy is suffering from a derangement of the bile & bowels and treats him with calomel. Leah closes by asking for strength from above.
Women; Health; Correspondence; Medicine; Death; Dead persons; Religion; Christianity;
Leah writes to Maria's three children about the ways of the world, especially to Nathaniel and Kitty who are about to enter school. She knows that Andrew is too young for school but hopes that he will assist in the care of baby Maggie. She...
Women; Correspondence; Diseases; Medicine; Health care;
Twelve days after the death of Leah's baby Mary, Leah has become quite feeble. Thomas writes, "I must say that I have not
all along entertained in my own mind any doubt as to her recovery." Leah has been treated with cod liver oil which appeared to...
A young woman poses for a studio portrait. Her skirt is long and narrow, but just barely long enough to cover her ankles, not truly full length. The peplum overskirt is really saucy. The rather plain blouse closes from left to right suggesting...
Two children, an adolescent boy and a young child accompanied by a dog. The boy wears high laced shoes. Long ribbed hose cover his legs below short pants with side laces. His three button jacket closes from right to left rather than left to...
Three children, two boys and one girl, pose with dolls. Despite his age, it is easy to recognize the youngest child here as a boy, with high button shoes and leggings. His short pants are buttoned to his shirt which closes from right to left, and...
James writes about how lucky he is to be alive after returning from battle. He refers to it as it the worst sight he’d ever seen and comments on the women and children who had to run to save their lives. He remarks, “I think this war is not...
James writes to his friend Phil about the difficulties of army life. He has been marching for three weeks straight though serious weather conditions. One night the troops had to camp right down in the snow. He mentions that there are strong Union...
James gives thanks that his life was spared in battle and is saddened by the number of men that were left behind at the battle of Chancellorsville. His regiment retreated quickly, but James feels he will be soon be involved in battle again against...
James and his comrade Alexander M. Valet write to James sister Sally about the events of the last year. James doubts that the War will end soon, "but time will tell". He thinks the Union "has goon in", and seems to have been indifferent as to who...
James tells his aunt that he has been left behind by his regiment since he was unable to travel. He thinks a big battle is about to happen and hopes to be excused from fighting. General Hooker is unsure of the whereabouts of the rebel army, but...
In the last letter written by Thitchener in this collection, he writes to his aunts explaining why he hadn't written in a long time. Once again, he frets about wanting to be sick enough to be discharged. He is tired of the War, the long marches and...
James writes this letter to his sister while recuperating in the hospital. He tells his sister that General Hooker has ordered all able men back to the front. He's not afraid, but dreads the loads he will have to carry. He fears "the hardest time...
Unaware of the death of his good friend, Johannes, Peter Elting writes of receipts and invoices for Johannes to sign. He is concerned that he has not heard form Johannes in ten days or two weeks and hopes that he is "heeling rapidly" and will be...
Letter written from Solomon Dubois to Johannes discussing news from home. Sol is concerned that Johannes may be "hard up" for women and then goes on to write about his trip to Plattekill to see Fredrick Douglas speak. He thinks his talk was good...
Rachel writes to her father first mentioning a walk in the woods . She complains that several girls got lost and everyone had to wait for them so not to get in trouble. She continues to talk about her lessons and trying to work on them, still...
Roelif writes to his daughter saying that he is pleased to hear that she is doing well. He gives her advice on how to be kind and humble. He tells her that kindness will gain her beneficial friends from all social classes, and she should pity those...
Rachel opens the letter to her father talking about coming home and her plans for the evening. She apologizes for not sending a picture and then goes into some information about the male "day schollars" and their flirtatious activities. She...
Roelif writes to his wife, Blandina, about his recent travels, including a visit to the "great Falls" (Niagra Falls). He explains that he hasn't written to anyone else as of yet and requests that she spread the word that he is well. He closes the...
