Hanes17
Transcription:
Manassas V. a 1861
Dear Nancy
I seat my self this eavning
not to write you a leter but
merely to inform you that
the thing that you sent me
com safe to hand and I
feel greatful to you for
sending them to me be
sides other obligations
you kind treatment before
the articles that I got is
these One good wit yarn
blanket One pair of
bron yarn socks one mixt
nekless [1] I haven’t
the chance to write much
so I will close and write more
next time this from yours
truly H.H. Hanes to you
Footnotes:
- necklace = wool scarf
Date:
October 24, 1861
Collection:
Recipient(s)
To
To State:
North Carolina
To County:
Davie
Transcription/Proofing Info
Transcriber:
Antonina Paver
Transcription Date:
April, 2009
Proofer:
Michael Ellis
Proof Date:
August, 2009
