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Civil War Letters |
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The following letter was written by Andrew Ruthven Gordon to his parents, John Boyd Gordon and Mary Anne Kennedy, on July 10th, 1864. As the letter is in A.R.�s script, words that are difficult to transcribe are written in (bold italics). No attempt was made to correct grammatical or spelling errors.
Johnson Island, July 10th 1864 Dear Pa and Mother, Knowing that you and family would like to hear from me, I will this Sabbath evening drop you a few lines. I arrived at this prison on the 8th, I left Decatur Ala on the 2nd came to Nashville stayed two days and nights, from there to Louisville Ky, remained three days from there to Indianapolis stayed all night started early next morning bound for The Island. I came through old Giles and everything look so natural. I pass close by Home: in sight but couldn�t stop. It looked very (hard) but it was all right under the circumstances. I mustered up courage and bore it very well. I met a great many of my old friends which were very glad to see me. I have four very nice men for room mates. I am in fine health and like for nothing at present. I could write you a large letter but we are only allowed to write � sheet nor receive one � so we must (li??) all in a very few words. Give my love to all the family and all my friends. Tell (ole Lan) and Sis to write to me often for it will afford me great pleasure to hear from you. Your affectionate Son A. R. Gordon. Tell sister Nancy and (??) to write. |
Submitted By: Steven Gordon
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