Box 1
Contains 14 Results:
from Henderson Station, Madison County, Tennessee, 1862 February 26
Freeman mentions that Tom Dennis has been taken prisoner. In conclusion, he tells his wife not to let anyone read his letters because they are badly written.
from Corinth, Mississippi, 1862 March 9
Freeman remarks that if ever there was a time for men to fight for their country homes and liberty, the time is now. He goes on to say he will never surrender and will fight in blood up to his neck if he has to.
from Corinth, Mississippi, 1862 March 25
Freeman continues to write to his wife, though he doesn’t believe he will ever receive a reply.
from Corinth, Mississippi, 1862 April 3
Freeman tells Indiana to find religion and that he is desperately trying to get money back to her. He also writes about a fever that has left only twelve men from his company fit for duty.
from Corinth, Mississippi, 1862 May 24
Freeman writes that he hopes to be back home by July 4th to be with his family.
from Shelbyville, Tennessee, 1863 May 5
Brief letter from Freeman to his wife to let her know that he is doing well. The transcription is incomplete due to illegibility.
from Tipton County, Tennessee, 1863 September 16
Freeman mentions a duel that occurred in camp between two men “Ed Angers and Kidwell.”
from Lafayette, Georgia, 1863 September 16
Freeman writes that his regiment left Chattanooga two weeks ago when the Yankees shelled the town and killed a woman and child. He expects a fight to break out again soon. He tells her he is ready to reunite with his daughter Alja in heaven, and mentions for her to get money from Mrs. Skely. “Tell John Stokes to take good care of you and little Joe.”
Condolence Letter, 1863
Letter from D.G. Godwin, Vice President of S.C.A. 1st and 52nd Tenn. Regts. to Indiana Freeman expresses deep sympathy for the loss of her husband and notifies her of her husband’s profession of religion before his death.
Tribute of Respect, 1863 October 18
This letter from the Soldiers Christian Association of the 51st and 52nd Tennessee Regiments is a transcript of a ceremony held for soldiers who died in the Battle of Chickamauga.
Biographical Sketch, undated
Brief biographical outline of Joseph O. Freeman's birth, death, and children.
from Jno E. Waynesburg to Indiana Freeman, 1864 June 12
Letter informing Mrs. Freeman of the loss of her brother in battle on May 27, 1864.
from H. Parson to sister, 1861 December 22
Parson informs sister that all is well since the Battle of Belmont and he is well clothed as winter approaches.
from H. Parson to sister, 1863 September 25
Parson informs his sister that her husband died in battle near Chattanooga on September 20, 1863.