Letter, R.E. Hearn to Sue A. Hearn

 
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Letter, R.E. Hearn to Sue A. Hearn - Spence Family Collection
Letter, R.E. Hearn to Sue A. Hearn
Letter, R.E. Hearn to Sue A. Hearn - Spence Family Collection
Letter, R.E. Hearn to Sue A. Hearn - Spence Family Collection

Letter, R.E. Hearn to Sue A. Hearn

Object number1998.044.06
DateSeptember 9, 1862
Mediumpaper and pencil
Dimensions10 x 8 in. (25.4 x 20.3 cm)
Credit LineOld State House Museum Collection
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    DescriptionLetter from R.E. Hearn to Sue A. Hearn. Written in pencil on blue lined paper. There is an embossed insignia in the upper left corner. Several smudges on the right side of the document. Contents: R.E. Hern writes his niece, Sue A. Hearn.

    Robert E. Hearn was born December 7, 1838 in Tennessee. He enlisted in Co. B of the 4th Tennessee Cavalry at Camp Cheathem, Tennessee in November, 1861. He was mortally wounded on May 9, 1864 near Dalton, Georgia.


    Sept. the 9th 1862

    Miss Sue A. Hearn
    Dear Niece,
    I am now seated on the (?) my (?) for my horse to eat after marching all night. The boys around me are all sleep [sic]. We are now 35 miles south of Louisville and on a march but I do not know where to; we have been fighting and skirmishing for than a week. I never saw such destruction as there was at the battle of Richmond. It is (?) for me to tell you anything about the fight for Jack Harlan says he will go to see you all and he can tell you more than I can write. I have nothing to write. Will told you all when he went home and Mr. Harlan can do the same. I have no time to write. I am listening every moment for the horn to sound to start. We are now marching toward Lebanon, Ky where we expect to have a fight, there is 1000 Federals and we have only 1500 cavalry but I believe they (?) no fight them. I picked up several things on the battlefield and among them was several types of young ladies. I only speak of this to show you the Yankies [sic] threw everything away in their flight. (?) Orin he must come to see me the first chance. I would give anything to see or hear from home. It is not necessary for me to tell you that we have seen a hard time. Just ask Jack Harlan, Orin or Gran. One might come to see me. Sue you wrote to me about Rufus and I expect you know more about him than I do. This leaves all the boys well.
    I remain your affectionate uncle
    R.E. Hearn

    Kiss mother, Susan and little Orin for me. Give my respects [to] brother Whit's family and sister, Rufus and Will and all (?) friends.

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