Letter, John Carnahan to Wife and Children, [Dickensonville Va.?], May 9, 1862 (Ms2009-112)
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[Note: This letter appears to have been written by someone taking dictation from
John Carnahan]
May 9th /62
My Dear Wife & children
I think it my duty to write to you
to day in order to let you know concerning my health
I am improving; but slowly I can turn myself in
the bed any way now; and can walk a-cross the
room with help Our reigiment is at Abingdon now
The report came that the enemy was at at Taswell [Tazewell]
Court House and General Marshals [Humphrey Marshall] brigade was ordered
to Doublin [Dublin] but when he got to Abingdon he heard
the report was false & did not go any farther
part of his brigade is at the Salt-works I would
not be supprised if the Yankees did not attempt
to get there yet When the report came that the enemy
was coming Col Trigg [Robert C. Trigg] ordered all his sick to be taken
to Abingdon; but I did not think I was able to
go and concluded I would risk staying & am
glad that I did so, I am going to stay here untill
I get perfectly well I would like very much to see you
all & to know how you are getting along farming,
will you get your corn in this month?
You must try and get along as well as you
poseible can When I get well perhaps I can get a furlough
to come home All of Cousin Mary's family sends their
love to you all I want to hear from you as soon
as possible Direct your letter to Dickensenville Russell Co Va
Kiss the baby for me Please write soon.
Yours very affectionately
J N Carnahan