Letter from
Nancy Wimpy to A.J. (Jack) Reese
July 11, 1861

 

#76

Dahlonega, Thursday night
July 11 (1861)

Dear Jack,

We received your interesting letter last Monday. We were all glad to hear from you. This is ??????? ??????? Lawton is here. ????? Farnum left yesterday. We have been very busy for 2 days making up shirts for your co. hearing that you expect to go to Virginia soon. I thought it would be best for you to have at least 1 flannel shirt. I counldnt get any flannel except red or white. I tried to dye some and did not suceed. It looks so bade I hate to send it. You must sleep in it an wear it in wet weather under your cotton shirts for they ar very thin. I send your black pants. You may need them before I have an opportunity to make an send you any. I send 2 pare of socks, towels.

We heard this evening of our great victory at Manassa. The Lord be praised for it. The citizens had a meeting to night in the Methodis church. It was a time of rejoicing over the success of the great battle. Bill, Judge Pierce, an others made speeches.

Friday morning. All well an up except Sarah. She still takes her sleep of a morning.

If you remain at camp any time, I will try an get flannel an make you a shirt that you will not be ashamed to wear. I heard they had the mumps in the camp. If you or Frank take them be sure to take care of your selves.

I sent some soap to you for washing socks an flannel. You cant wash woolen goods with bear soap so you must save this I send for that purpose.

I heard from home last Monday. They were all well except Mother. She yet suffering with her arm. Fanny says she would a sent you some cakes if we had not kept her so busy sewing that she had not time to bake them.

I was glad to hear that you was doing the best you could. You must continue to do so. Watch your self closely, for your enemies will watch ou. There ar some that would rejoice if you was to act in a way to displease your uncle. If you should get back, which I pray you may, who have we on earth that we feel more interested than you. None we feel an these children here ar our all.

Jack, dont get out of patience with me for advising you so much. Out of the abundance of the heart the mouth speaketh. Mrs. Dexter an many of your friends send their best wishes to you. Rite often. You dont know how much good it does all of us to get a letter from you. God bless you.

N.W.W.

I think you had better wear woolen socks all the time.

Obey your offiicers in every thing. Sarah sends you some flowers. I expect they ruined before you get.

 

Transcribed and submitted by Ann Reese Cranford
 

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