2nd Iowa Infantry

Item LTR-10469

Description

Original Civil War soldier's letter. 2 pages, written in period ink.


Pulaski, Tennessee

January 29th 1864

Dear Sister,

Your kind letter of the 17th has this moment come to hand. I was much pleased to hear from you. But was sorry to hear that Mother was unwell.

I am enjoying good health, as is the whole command. The surgeons have but very little to do at present, as there is not many left here now. As all the Vets have gone home on furloughs, we have a great deal of duty to do. Besides, guerrillas are taking advantage of our weakness and trying to bother us all they can. They attacked a couple of wagons yesterday and captured 8 men and killed one. Our train was only about 1 mile behind. They could not get up in time to assist them, though they did not have time to destroy the wagons.

I do not think that I shall reenlist for a while at least. I had a letter from Lewis Phelps a few days ago. He was well. There is a good many Rebel deserters coming inside of our lines now and taking the Oath of Allegiance.

Well, Olive, there is so much noise here tonight that I can’t write. Give my love to all. Hoping to hear from you again.

I remain as ever your brother,

Horace Beadle

Company A, 2nd Iowa infantry
Pulaski, Tennessee