Box 2
Contains 88 Results:
Letter from Morse to his Mother, January 13, 1863
Morse updates his mother on the good health of Malcolm, Nathan, and himself. Every family friend has been safe, but Morse's past roommate was killed.
Morse's location: New Iberia, Louisiana.
Letter from Morse to his Parents, February 20, 1863
General update from Morse. He is eating well and is up 12 pounds since he left in 1888. He did have jaundice once, but overcame it. He is sad to hear Frank died. He prays for his family every night.
Morse's location: The Haunted House, Shelbyville.
Letter from Morse to his Mother, June 8, 1863
Morse updates his mother that he just arrived in Fortrep Monroe and had a delightful trip. He is just writing to let her know they arrived safely.
Morse's location: Fortrep Monroe
Letter from Morse to his Mother, July 1, 1863
Letter from Morse to Mrs. Sarah, August 27, 1863
Letter from Morse to Nath, November 9, 1864
Letter from Morse to Nath describing the dangers of war he has faced in various locations. He described in detail his trip when leaving Mobile, when he managed to find Pascagoula River. He got within 20 yards of a Yankee camp, but due to rain and hiding in a buggy, him and his companion were able to avoid capture. He includes lyrics to solder songs.
Letter from Morse to his Mother, November 28, 1864
Letter from Morse to his Mother, February 8, 1865
Letter from Morse to his mother updating her about friends and their romantic interests as well as descriptions of his visits to various homes.
Morse's location: Shreveport, Louisiana.