Slaughter-Murray Papers

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June 28, 1864

Title

June 28, 1864

Subject

From George Murray to his parents, dated 28JUN1864, Alexandria, VA. Asks them not to be so worried and frightened for his health and safety. In pencil on lined sheet, "P&P" crest at top left. Creased and yellowed, faded. Treated 7/1994 by S. Filter/J. Herrick.

UNIT ASSOCIATION: 114th PA Infantry

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Description

Alexandria Va. June 28th /64

Dear Father & Mother.

Dr. Hood has just handed me a letter that he received from you and I now sit down to write you that I am well and still on the boat. We are stopping to coal up before going after another load. Hereafter if you do not receive a letter from me do not be worried for if anything is wrong I will write to you or get some else to do it. I have enjoyed good health ever since I cam aboard of the boat. I am well. Dr. Hood ordered me to write this to you. Answer this soon. Do not (not) be frightened so easy.

Yours
G. Murray

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Creator

George Murray

Date

June 28, 1864

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Collection

Citation

George Murray , “June 28, 1864,” Slaughter-Murray Papers, accessed March 10, 2025, https://slaughtermurray.umwhistory.org/items/show/68.