December 26, 1864

December 26, 1864

From George Murray to his parents, dated 26DEC1864. On guard duty Christmas Eve and heard bells from Petersburg. Glad for boxes from home and the commissary as they don't issue enough food to keep them going. In ink on lined sheet with a red border along the top and blue border down the right side. Nicked along the edges. The ink has bled through in a few places.

UNIT ASSOCIATION: 114th PA Infantry

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Headquarters Army of Potomac Dec 26th /64

Dear Father & Mother

I received your letter of the inst a few days ago but had not time to answer it. Christmas eve I was on guard and about nine o'clock I heard the bells commence ringing in the direction of Petersburg. I do not know what they were ringing them for. One of tentmates got a box from home so that we had quite a good Christmas dinner. I finished my box before Christmas came. There is nothing new out here at present. What are they going to run on that Rail Road. Locomotives of Dommies. One of my mittens has a hole in them. I do not what you to send me any Buckskin gloves if you send me any I would just as ~ have the mittens as anything. All of the Bustleton boys are well. I am well. All of the things in the box tasted very well. I do not know what would become of us if we did not get an order on the Commissary and buy things as we do not draw enough to keep us a going. Give my respects to all of my friends. I wish you a happy new Year.

Your Son
George Murray

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George Murray

December 26, 1964