CIVIL War Accomack Drummond Town Virginia Ohio Soldier Letter 1864
Historic Accomack, Virginia located on the Eastern Shore of Virginia in Accomac County, near Chincoteague was originally named Drummond Town. One of the earliest English Settlements, located on the Delmar Peninsula the town was one of the strategic staging areas for the Union Army. Many of the residents served with the 46th Virginia Infantry, CSA or ran the Union Naval Blockade to supply the Confederacy with much needed arms and medicine. An Original Civil War letter written at Drummond Town Accomack Co.
VA, August 1, 1864 form Thomas S Rose to his wife - he relate that he is sitting under a large cedar tree, close to an African-American (not the phrase he actually uses in the letter), and reports they will leave for home shortly, the officers waiting for transport. But the government I using so many boats, he fears they will not be home soon.
He exhorts her to be not discouraged, it may be a month. He complains that "The enemy (mosquitoes) is driving us back", there must by millions of them, with weapons- they all have wings and their long bills larger & sharper than two-edged sword, and all they seek is Soldier Blood. Here is one of the best places in the US to make a fortune, with plenty of apples, peaches, plums to eat, and he is currently is cutting stakes in the rain to put up their tent. He tries every day to live a life w a clear conscience and prays every night for the Lord to keep him safe. He and signs Your Affectionate Husband F.
Rose", then a note to "My Dear little Ones, he wants to see them and have a kiss, and for Grandma to look for her boys about the 15th, then a good time & big Dinner! He then signs the note to them Your Dear Pa Thomas S Rose, August the 1st 8o'clock P. 4pp 8 x 5 ink w edge wear, age stains, Overall VG. Comes w service info- Pvt Thomas Rose, 138th Ohio NG. Other letters of his have been published online.
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