Augusta County: Ginnie Ott to Enos Ott, November 21,
1864
Summary:
In this letter to her husband, Ginnie tells Enos how the military took their corn
and wheat as well as the families efforts to buy calico.
Moffetts Crek Va
Nov 23
Mr Enos Ott
Camp
Lee
Richmond
Virginia
Care of Rev Henry Brown
Nov 21st 1864
My Dear Husband
I seat myself this morning to drop you a few lines, in answer to yours of the
15th I was not at Pas when they got the letter but they sent it to me the same
day. I was glad to hear that you were well and hope when these few lines reach
you, you may still be enjoying the best of health Henry came home last night on
a seven days furlough to gather up some provisions for the company he belongs to
& to take down his cattle Frank McNutt came with him Henry has a bad
cold & sore throat. Mag and Sister went to Staunton last Friday I would
have written and sent the letter by them but I sent with them for some little
things I was obliged to have and I thought I would not write until they would
get back and see whether they could get the things or not. they got all I wanted
except white flannel & I wish if you can get
any in Richmond you would send me 4 or 5 yards The
calico you sent me came to hand all right it is very pretty indeed. Mr. Row is
at home now
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he says he cannot make your boots without your measure
you will have to send it soon or he cannot make them at all as he expects to go to the army the ninth of next month Mag went
out last week to hunt the brandy & could not find it she wishes to know
where it is though I suppose she will say something about it in her letter.
Sister wants to know what black calico is selling at down there she wants to get
a dress and there was but one piece in Staunton and it
was very coarse she says if [added: it] is not too
dear she would life for you to get her a dress & she will pay you in
silver if you wish it. There was three men here gathering the tithe corn out of
the field last week, and four men here yesterday trying [deleted: trying] to get wheat, and there are two wagons here now for the hay. I
have not heard from Mr Newton yet whether he can let you have a hat or not Pa
will see about it and I will let you know we will send you the things you wrote
for as soon as we can. You spoke about getting before the board but I think if
you have to stay in service you are as safe there as any place else the men in
the Valley have had some very hard marching to do lately. I believe I have no
news to write we are all well. Nothing more at present.
your affectionate Wife
Ginnie Ott
