Letter from William Henry Seward, Jr. to Janet Watson Seward, May 20, 1865
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Letter from William Henry Seward, Jr. to Janet Watson Seward, May 20, 1865
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Date:1865-05-20
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Letter from William Henry Seward, Jr. to Janet Watson Seward, May 20, 1865
action: sent
sender: William Seward
Birth: 1839-06-18
Death: 1920-04-29
location: Washington D.C., US
receiver: Janet Seward
Birth: 1839-11-18
Death: 1913-11-09
location: Auburn, NY
transcription: keh
revision: crb 2016-09-21
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Washington
Saturday May 20
My dearest Jenny
I returned
from Martinsburg last
night having gone there
Thursday to take leave of
my command and settle
up my business there
My reception was a very
warm one and I almost
felt while surrounded by
my old companions and
associates as though I should
[top Margin] I wish you
would have a photograph
of Nelly
With her Mother
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2
liked to have remained
in the Army. I have made
many a warm friend within
the last three years and I
think but few enemies. I
have promised several parties
that I would bring you
down to Martinsburg and make
a visit this summer, but
I should have liked above
all things to have had you
with me this time as I shall
probably never see my old
command again
I found while there a
pretty little grey horse belonging
to the Govt which I think would
make a very fine ladies saddle
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horse as he is perfectly gentle
and has been ridden by a
number of ladies. I left
word with Knowles
him if he could do so
at a reasonable price and
send him home for me
I have sold my Sorrel Mare
she having become so fractious
that I thought best to dispose
of her.
Frederick
much within the last two
days and I now believe
for the first time that he will
get well he has had no
hemorage now in ten days
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If he continues to improve I
shall in ten days more be able
to come home and spend two
or three days with you. Mac
will not now return to aAuburn
until after the Review which
take place next Tuesday &
Wednesday. I wish you
could be here to see it as
it is to be a grand affair.
I am delighted to here from
your letter of the 176 that
you and the children
so well.
Capt Knowles is to send home for
M all my baggage which you
can pack in the garret.
I telegraphed you to day to send
me my Red Book of Private
accounts which I think you have in
your draw
Your Will
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Washington
Saturday May 20
My dearest Jenny
I returned
from Martinsburg last
night having gone there
Thursday to take leave of
my command and settle
up my business there
My reception was a very
warm one and I almost
felt while surrounded by
my old companions and
associates as though I should
[top Margin] I wish you
would have a photograph
of Nelly
Birth: 1862-09-11 Death: 1921-10-05
taken for meWith her Mother
liked to have remained
in the Army. I have made
many a warm friend within
the last three years and I
think but few enemies. I
have promised several parties
that I would bring you
down to Martinsburg and make
a visit this summer, but
I should have liked above
all things to have had you
with me this time as I shall
probably never see my old
command again
I found while there a
pretty little grey horse belonging
to the Govt which I think would
make a very fine ladies saddle
horse as he is perfectly gentle
and has been ridden by a
number of ladies. I left
word with Knowles
Birth: 1833 Death: 1906Certainty: Probable
to buyhim if he could do so
at a reasonable price and
send him home for me
I have sold my Sorrel Mare
she having become so fractious
that I thought best to dispose
of her.
Frederick
Birth: 1830-07-08 Death: 1915-04-25
has improved verymuch within the last two
days and I now believe
for the first time that he will
get well he has had no
hemorage now in ten days
If he continues to improve I
shall in ten days more be able
to come home and spend two
or three days with you. Mac
Birth: 1839-09-14 Death: 1914-05-24
will not now return to aAuburn
until after the Review which
take place next Tuesday &
Wednesday. I wish you
could be here to see it as
it is to be a grand affair.
I am delighted to here from
your letter of the 176 that
you and the children
Birth: 1864-11-10
areso well.
Capt Knowles is to send home for
M all my baggage which you
can pack in the garret.
I telegraphed you to day to send
me my Red Book of Private
accounts which I think you have in
your draw
Your Will