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Fort Hamilton April 1st 1850
My Dear Sister
Your letter came to safe to hand, and with pleasure its contents were read. During the past month, our stables were burned. All the horses were saved, though mine, with some others, were injured a little. The damage was near four thousand dollars.
I regret to say that circumstances will prevent my return home this summer, but on the 1st of October, I expect to be ordered to Fort Washington, opposite Mount Vernon, where I expect to get a leave, and visit you during some portion of that month.
My health continues to improve. My muscles have become quite solid. My exercises are of a violent character, when the chill blain {chilblain} on my feet do not prevent it. I hope that Little Ann has entirely recovered.
When I make my proposed visit,
Object Description
| Manuscript Collection | Stonewall Jackson Papers |
| Manuscript Number | MS 0102 |
| Document Title | Letter. Stonewall Jackson to his sister Laura. April 1, 1850 |
| Creator |
Jackson, Stonewall, 1824-1863. |
| Document Date | 1850-04-01 |
| Written from (place) |
Fort Hamilton, New York |
| Document Recipient |
Arnold, Laura Ann Jackson, 1826-1911 |
| Jackson Biographical Era | U. S. Army Career |
| Subjects (People) |
Jackson, Stonewall, 1824-1863. |
| Letter Full Text Transcription | Fort Hamilton April 1st 1850 My Dear Sister Your letter came to safe to hand, and with pleasure its contents were read. During the past month, our stables were burned. All the horses were saved, though mine, with some others, were injured a little. The damage was near four thousand dollars. I regret to say that circumstances will prevent my return home this summer, but on the 1st of October, I expect to be ordered to Fort Washington, opposite Mount Vernon, where I expect to get a leave, and visit you during some portion of that month. My health continues to improve. My muscles have become quite solid. My exercises are of a violent character, when the chill blain {chilblain} on my feet do not prevent it. I hope that Little Ann has entirely recovered. When I make my proposed visit, I shall endeavor to take with me such things as your letter has specified, provided that they are attainable. Some of them may be difficult to get. My past winter has been much more pleasant than the preceding. The weather here is at present delightful; but in a few days it may be the reverse as it is much influenced here on the Sea Board, by the direction of the winds. On Thursday last, I, in company with 18 others had a grand sleigh ride, it was the best snow of the season, but in 24 hours, there was hardly a trace of it to be found. Sincerely your Brother Thomas P.S. Remember me to Mr. A. and family. |
| Finding Aid | http://archivesspace.vmi.edu/repositories/3/resources/591 |
| Form/Genre (AAT) | correspondence |
| Type (DCMI) | text |
| Digital Collection |
Stonewall Jackson Papers Letters, Diaries and Manuscripts |
| Digital Publisher | Virginia Military Institute Archives |
| Digital Format | image/jpg |
| Language | English |
| Rights | Materials in the VMI Archives Digital Collections are made available for educational and research use. The VMI Archives should be cited as the source. The user assumes all responsibility for identifying and satisfying any claimants of copyright. Digital content may not be redistributed, published or reproduced without permission. Contact the VMI Archives for additional information about the use of our collections. |
Description
| Manuscript Collection | Stonewall Jackson Papers |
| Manuscript Number | MS 0102 |
| Document Title | 18500401_01 |
| Document Date | 1850-04-01 |
| Letter Full Text Transcription | Fort Hamilton April 1st 1850 My Dear Sister Your letter came to safe to hand, and with pleasure its contents were read. During the past month, our stables were burned. All the horses were saved, though mine, with some others, were injured a little. The damage was near four thousand dollars. I regret to say that circumstances will prevent my return home this summer, but on the 1st of October, I expect to be ordered to Fort Washington, opposite Mount Vernon, where I expect to get a leave, and visit you during some portion of that month. My health continues to improve. My muscles have become quite solid. My exercises are of a violent character, when the chill blain {chilblain} on my feet do not prevent it. I hope that Little Ann has entirely recovered. When I make my proposed visit, |
| Finding Aid | http://archivesspace.vmi.edu/repositories/3/resources/591 |
| Form/Genre (AAT) | correspondence |
| Type (DCMI) | text |
| Digital Collection |
Stonewall Jackson Papers Letters, Diaries and Manuscripts |
| Digital Publisher | Virginia Military Institute Archives |
| Digital Format | image/jpg |
| Language | English |
| Rights | Materials in the VMI Archives Digital Collections are made available for educational and research use. The VMI Archives should be cited as the source. The user assumes all responsibility for identifying and satisfying any claimants of copyright. Digital content may not be redistributed, published or reproduced without permission. Contact the VMI Archives for additional information about the use of our collections. |
