Parrott4

Transcription: 

HyattsTown Aug 26th
1861
Darling Jonney
I thought I must
write to my little Boy for
I want to See and Kiss him
both. you can Tell mama
papa went To meeting
Last night and it was
a good one I would like
to see your Drum
and like to hear
you play on it I
Suppose you can play
pretty well be a good
Boy and mind mama
with a Kiss from your
Father Sund day
your loving Father
JRP

Date: 
August 26, 1861
Collection: 

Author(s)

Unit: 
Co. H, 12th Massachusetts Infantry
Rank: 
private
Residence (County): 
Norfolk County, MA

Recipient(s)

Residence (County): 
Norfolk County, MA

From

From State: 
Maryland
From Municipality: 

To

To State: 
Massachusetts
To County: 
Norfolk

Transcription/Proofing Info

Transcriber: 
Brenna Womer
Transcription Date: 
February, 2015
Proofer: 
M. Ellis
Proof Date: 
February, 2015

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