[Letter]: 1862-04-23 from Joseph to Mother
Scope and Contents
1862 April 23 from Sargt. Jos. D. Richardson (Head Quarters Co. C Washington D. C.) to Mother [Mrs. Wm. Richardson, Beverly N.J.] re: received letter of 21st glad to hear that Aunty getting well. Gifford is well and doing duty. Leut. Miller says that “it is not his fault that you have not received his likeness, it is his wife’s fault.” Has not seen Jones for two weeks. He [Joseph] had a good mess of Shad and going fishing today to catch catfish. One of his friends from Beverly Ed Snider visited. “I am well except a sore mouth and a little cold in my head” Have nothing new to write. “From your goodlooking Son.” [envelope stamped Washington D.C. Apr. 28 Mr Wm Richardson Beverley N. J.]
Dates
- Creation: 1861 - 1973
- Creation: Majority of material found within 1861 - 1864
Creator
- From the Collection: Stuckey, John Henry (Compiler, Person)
- From the Collection: Richardson, Joseph D. (Author, Person)
- From the Collection: Rupert, Francis (Author, Person)
- From the Collection: Bickham, William T. (Author, Person)
Access Restrictions
Access Restrictions: Collection housed remotely. Users need to contact 24 hours in advance.
Extent
From the Collection: 0.5 Linear Feet ([1] box ; [94] items)
Language of Materials
From the Collection: English
Repository Details
Part of the Lehigh University Special Collections Repository
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