91st Pennsylvania Infantry - Wounded at Hatcher's Run

Item LTR-7716

Description

Original Civil War soldier's letter. 1 page written in period ink.


Philadelphia
December 3rd 1863

My Dear Brother,

I would have written before but I have been away. I am ward master in the Chestnut Hill Hospital and I do not get in town often. I am sorry to hear that you are sick. But in one way, I am glad of it. For you will have a chance to get home. You must try hard to get your discharge for you know you are not able to stand the hardship. I hope to see you home in a few weeks. Pop is going to try to get your home for good. I will send you some papers today and the Sunday papers tomorrow. I guess they are the kind you want. If you want anything you must write and let me know. And if I can get them on to you I will send it. I have nothing much to write. I got a letter from Pop. He is well. You must come home as soon as you can. I can get you something when you come. Christmas passed very well. Mother and Mary ate dinner with me. I have nothing more to write. Everything is dull. Johnny and Tom send their love. Ellen, Mary and Mother send theirs. Mother says when you write mention Grandmother. No more at present. But write soon.

From your affectionate Brother,
William G. Casner

P. S. Direct your letters 1432 South Second Street.

John,

Your letters and papers come to me so I thought I would send you the letter. The papers I could not send to you for want of stamps and I did not know whether you had any or not. I received a letter from your Mother and will today. Your Mother is much better. They received your letter and will answer it. I received your letter and take this way of answering it. I have written to your surgeon about your discharge. So you must wait patiently. I sent your descriptive list about a week ago. Did they get it? Let me know. I wish you had told me the Doctor’s name. Tell Will to direct your letters to Sergeant John F. Casner, Hammond Hospital, Point Lookout, MD. Never to mind the regiment.

Your father,

John F. Casner
January 9th 1862