CIVIL War Illinois Letter To Kia Soldier From His Loving Wife
Captain Thomas B Woof commanded B Company of the 101st Illinois and was killed in action at Peachtree Creek, Georgia July 30, 1864 while leading his company. He is buried at Marietta National Cemetery, Cobb Co, Georgia. An Original Civil War Letter to Thomas B Woof at Camp Duncan, from his wife Lavinia, at Concord, Illinois Sept 11, 1862- She writes that she got home (from his camp) and the children were all "anxious to hear about their Pa". Little Will gave me a kiss and "I will send it to you ". "Your little "Valley" (Valeria Woof Harris) wondered why I didn't bring you home, and reports the children's questions are "too trying love"- "What could I say, perhaps it might be a long while" before we can enjoy "your sweet society.
She apologies for her folly this morning, had not had the least desire to go since my mind was on you" and wanted to "pull you into the carriage" with me and not leave you behind". George was sick and Little Nelly says to tell you she was a good girl today. " I want you to take good care "of my Thomas, and be sage, and she prays to God, that Thomas will be the object of all my prayers. "Please come to see us as often as possible it may be quite a spell before you see us again". Little Wally has an apple for you and will send it to you", and signs the letter to "T.
T Woof Your loving and faithful wife Lavinia J Woof. On the reverse she writes "I will kiss the baby for you".
Comes w Postal cover addressed "Thomas B Woof Camp Duncan, Illinois". A moving letter from a loving wife.
Camp Duncan was a training camp for Illinois volunteers for the first two years of the War. Comes w service info- 3pp 8 x 5 ink. Age spots, edge wear, Overall VG. General Orders and other imprints. All items are unconditionally guaranteed to be authentic and in the condition as described. PLEASE READ DETAILS OF THE ITEM DESCRIPTION. I TRY TO DESCRIBE ALL ITEMS ACCURATELY.