W. W. Presley to Gersey Riddle, 30 June 1864
Ashville NC
June the 30/64
 
Dear and highley Asteem
I availl my self of the opportunity of riting you a short note hoping it will com to hand in dew time and fine you well i am well at this time for which i am thankfull to that omnipresent being for saving me to the present time
 
I have no news to rite you I would to sea you verry much and you must come to sea me if you have enney chance to do so
 
Ba a good boy and take cear a your self and dont for get to take caer of the gearls for i cant be with you to healp you and them get a longe i wish i could 
 
I will close for the present and promis to rite more the next time
 
Rite to as soon as this comes to hand and I and i will reply
 
Good By
W.W. Presley to Gersey ridel
 
The last night i was with you promis you to learn a songe which i have don so and am much pleased with with it
 
the songe is Wee have fathers in Gloary

 

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(8453)DL1429.032117Letters1864-06-30

Tags: Children, Music, Religion

People - Records: 2

  • (3110) [writer] ~ Presley, W. W.
  • (3111) [recipient] ~ Riddle, Gersey

Places - Records: 1

  • (2232) [origination] ~ Asheville, Buncombe County, North Carolina

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W. W. Presley to Gersey Riddle, 30 June 1864, DL1429.032, Nau Collection