Edward Beaumont to Julia F. Hensley, 18 April 1862
Camp Henry McCulloch
April 18th 1862
Dear Cousin Julia
I received a letter from you some time ago which if I am not mistaken I did not answer. you must excuse me this time and I will do better in future.
I was at home about a week ago, found them all very well there, and on my return to camp I found Will's horse which he had over looked in some way when he was out hunting for him.
I have not had marching orders yet, but am expecting them every day. I think we will go to Missouri or Tennesee in less than a month at least I hope so.
I suppose you have heard of the battle in Mississippi andTenn on the 6th & 7th inst I would willingly give what the Confederacy owes me ifI couldgo right on there where there is some thing to do.
Will isvery well since his return to camp I have never enjoyed better health than at present. Love to all and a small portion yourself, from your aff Cousin
E Beaumont, Capt Co (B)
[overleaf]
Mrs Julia F Hensley
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DATABASE CONTENT
(4226) | DL1906 | 202 | Letters | 1862-04-18 |
Letter from Captain Edward Beaumont, 1st Texas Cavalry (Yeager's Cavalry), Camp Henry McCulloch, April 18, 1862, to his Cousin Julia Hensley, re: news of Battle of Shiloh at Pittsburg Landing, Tennessee,
Tags: Animals, Camp/Lodging, Home, Marching
People - Records: 2
- (58) [recipient] ~ Hensley, Julia Finley ~ Beaumont, Julia Finley
- (4848) [writer] ~ Beaumont, Edward
SOURCES
Edward Beaumont to Julia F. Hensley, 18 April 1862, DL1906, Nau Collection