In this letter, Philip F. Pinnell describes his mother's struggle with typhoid pneumonia and urges his father to return home from the army to see her.
Buckhannon, December 9th 1864
D[ea]r Father
I write you again in haste to let you no that Mother is Still Sinking and I feere she cannot last but a Short time from all appearences[.] She is very desirous to see you[.]. I have wrote several times to you about her Condition but from you have not yet any letters[.] I would have telegraphed but am tolde here that there is no Communication + we have been Expecting you every day[.] She has Typhoid Pneumonia[.] I have Called in the sergion of the army here to see her[.] I sende this by Wm McNutty to Harpers ferry who has promised to use every exertion to sende it to you[.] do Come as Soon as you get this as we are in great trouble.
your Son
Phillip F Pinnell
Philip F. Pinnell to David S. Pinnell, 9 December 1864, Compiled Service Record for David S. Pinnell, RG 94, National Archives and Records Administration, Washington, D.C., available from Fold3.com.
