From Jerome to Allie and Lulu, December 20, 1862
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Title
From Jerome to Allie and Lulu, December 20, 1862
Subject
Peirce, Jerome
Allie
Lulu
Falmouth, VA
Description
From Jerome to Allie and Lulu
Creator
Jerome Peirce
Source
Jerome Peirce Collection, National Park Service
Publisher
HIST 428 (Spring 2020), University of Mary Washington
Date
1862-12-20
Contributor
NPS, Civil War Study Group, Donald Pfanz
Rights
For educational purposes with no commercial use. Courtesy of National Park Service, Fredericksburg and Spotsylvania NMP, FRSP 16095-16102 (FRSP-00904).
Format
5.00 X 8.15
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Language
English
Type
Text
Identifier
Letter #52
Coverage
Falmouth VA
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Text
Sat Eve 20eth
Have been very busy since my last note, Fixing up our tent, which will be quite Comfortable. Got quite a mail by waiting. Yours of the 14nth Sunday. It done me much good. You must not think I sold my watch from anything you wrote. I felt that I Could not carry it these times, when I Could procure so much that was more needful. It was considerable trouble to take care of it, so I made the most of a good opportunity, and still farther, I did not know what might happen to me, when it might get lost and do no one any good. So dismiss at once, any other[?] thought, for I think only of you[r]s and Lulu’s good in all my moves, and exercise the utmost Care for myself accordingly.
My eyes are troubling me, caused by the fires, so I must be brief in closing. Had a nice letter from Mr & Hortense Johnson, with yours. they have a “big” time dedicating the Hall Christmas &c.
You need not be in haste about Lulu’s picture, altho’ I should like it much. Mary had quite an adventure, but I’ll risk her, most anywhere. Should like a chat with her, but my eyes are to[o] troublesome tonight.
Of our moves in future I cannot speak. rumor says we are going into Winter Quarters. I am inclined to think so. We feel that there will be a pause and I hope a peace. There ought to be judging of the doings over the river the other day! Lulu must accept a kiss instead of a letter this time. Love to all, and Good night[.] may heaven keep you for your loving
Husband Jerome
Have been very busy since my last note, Fixing up our tent, which will be quite Comfortable. Got quite a mail by waiting. Yours of the 14nth Sunday. It done me much good. You must not think I sold my watch from anything you wrote. I felt that I Could not carry it these times, when I Could procure so much that was more needful. It was considerable trouble to take care of it, so I made the most of a good opportunity, and still farther, I did not know what might happen to me, when it might get lost and do no one any good. So dismiss at once, any other[?] thought, for I think only of you[r]s and Lulu’s good in all my moves, and exercise the utmost Care for myself accordingly.
My eyes are troubling me, caused by the fires, so I must be brief in closing. Had a nice letter from Mr & Hortense Johnson, with yours. they have a “big” time dedicating the Hall Christmas &c.
You need not be in haste about Lulu’s picture, altho’ I should like it much. Mary had quite an adventure, but I’ll risk her, most anywhere. Should like a chat with her, but my eyes are to[o] troublesome tonight.
Of our moves in future I cannot speak. rumor says we are going into Winter Quarters. I am inclined to think so. We feel that there will be a pause and I hope a peace. There ought to be judging of the doings over the river the other day! Lulu must accept a kiss instead of a letter this time. Love to all, and Good night[.] may heaven keep you for your loving
Husband Jerome
This letter was included with Letter #51
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Reference
Jerome Peirce 1862, From Jerome to Allie and Lulu, December 20, 1862, HIST 428 (Spring 2020), University of Mary Washington
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