JamesDavis11

Transcription: 

Ganesville ala Aug 11” /.62
Dear Betty I have bee trying to wate
till Mr Boyed gout back before I would
write to you but he stays so long I can
not wate. I would like to hear from home
verry mutch I hope that I will hear that
you are all well. I am poly my self
at this time but hope that will be better
in a few days it is nothing more thn
the direar. if this letter reaches you
before Mr. Boyed leaves you can tell
him that ben is sick think he has
the typhoied feaver Betty I thank
wee ar ordered to tupelo station
but I do not know what day wee
will go up there wee will be
attached to Prices devision. I wished
I had my woll hat hear this one
is wareing out I will write agan
as soon as I hear from you I have not
drawn any money yet nothing more
at present but remain your husband
I donot know when I can get to come home J J Davis

Date: 
August 11, 1862

Author(s)

Residence (County): 
Itawamba County, MS

Recipient(s)

Residence (County): 
Itawamba County, MS

From

From State: 
Alabama
From Municipality: 

To

To State: 
Mississippi
To Municipality: 
To County: 
Itawamba

Transcription/Proofing Info

Transcriber: 
Michael Ellis
Transcription Date: 
May, 2014

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