May 18, 1863
Title
May 18, 1863
Subject
From George Murray to his uncle, dated 18MAY1863, Harewood Hospital. First letter since wounding, written with his left hand. Note to tell his mother not to come down to the hospital as she might miss him. In pencil on an unlined sheet, embossed mark at upper left. Stained at the foldlines, center section especially stained and also faded.
UNIT ASSOCIATION: 114th PA Infantry
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UNIT ASSOCIATION: 114th PA Infantry
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Harewood Hos. May 18th /63
Dear Uncle
I have just received your letter of the 17 inst, and was very glad to hear from you. I am glad that pap got in time for the car; as I was afraid I kept him too long. Tell mother that she had better not come down, as she would be apt to miss me, as they talk of sending us all away soon as a new load comes in from the front. I cannot tell when I shall be sent away. You are very kind, but I think that I shall not need anything at present. My arm is in a better condition than it has been, for it does not pain me. Excuse my mistakes as I have to do all my writing, with my left hand.
Your Nephew
George Murray.
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Dear Uncle
I have just received your letter of the 17 inst, and was very glad to hear from you. I am glad that pap got in time for the car; as I was afraid I kept him too long. Tell mother that she had better not come down, as she would be apt to miss me, as they talk of sending us all away soon as a new load comes in from the front. I cannot tell when I shall be sent away. You are very kind, but I think that I shall not need anything at present. My arm is in a better condition than it has been, for it does not pain me. Excuse my mistakes as I have to do all my writing, with my left hand.
Your Nephew
George Murray.
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Creator
George Murray
Date
May 18, 1863
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Collection
Citation
George Murray, “May 18, 1863,” Slaughter-Murray Papers, accessed September 19, 2024, http://slaughtermurray.umwhistory.org/items/show/12.