Letter & Envelope, William Remmel to Caleb Remmel
Object number2006.057.01-3
DateMay 22, 1864
Mediumpaper and ink
Dimensions10 1/2 x 7 1/4 in. (26.7 x 18.4 cm)
Credit LineOld State House Museum Collection
Description1. Copy of a letter from William Remmel to Caleb Remmel from the Emory Hospital Ward, Washington DC, May 22, 1864. The Letter is on a Pratt C. Remmel letterhead (Aetna Floor, Wallace Building, Little Rock, AR). The letter reads:"My Dear Parents, God has spared my life to write you a few lines once more. I am now well cared for in a Washington Hospital. I arrived here from Fredericksburg this morning and so far have been kindly cared for. It is difficult for me to write at all on account of the wound in my little finger and being quite nervous. The wounds are doing well. My arm is gettin on nicely. I think that my finger may be stiff and may have to be taken off. You need not be suprised if in a few days you should meet me at your door in Salisburg. Most of the soldiers that are able to write are on their furloughs (in length according to the injury of the wounds). I think I can get a 30 day furlough. I will know about it in a few days. I will get a new suit of clothes as soon as I can, and am going to try to get my two months pay tomorrow and then I will be all right. I will write no more this time. Do not write me until you jear from me again for I know not what may turn up. I bid you a kind good night and hope I shall see you before many days. From your affectionate son, Wm. Remmel"
2. Letter
3. Envelope
Status
Not on view
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