Augusta: William F. Brand to Amanda C. Armentrout,
June 3, 1864
Summary:
William writes to Kate of the general health of her brother and himself and
assures her that he loves her.
June 3rd /64
At Home
My dear K.
I received your letter the first, Truly was I glad to
hear from you. But it did not my conscience reprove
me for neglecting the idol of my heart. My dear Kate
forgive me for I shall never forget thee or ever cease
to love thee, It has been my constant wish to be with thee for the last two
weeks I hardly know what has kept me from thy side so long. with out it is that
you are at a strange place to me & your sister
being unwell Dear Kate I know thy generous heart has been severly tried of late
& if I am spared I will soon be by thy side
to make thee happy if I can; be cheerful be happy.
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If I am spared you shall never lack a friend or lover I will come
up to see you next Monday if you think it advisable for me to come up. I know
you have no lady friend on the place & your
Brother in law is no doubt very busy this time of the year I will come up Monday
& if you think it advisable I will stay a day or two, God knows I would like to stay longer but it might not look
well. I would write more but I have a chance to send this to the office so it
may reach you tomorrow. Your Brother was well the last time I heard from him. Bro. J is still safe My health is very good My wound
is nearly well. all that makes me sad is to think my darling Kate is so despondent fear not God knows I love thee &
I hope to be blessed with thee
Your true lover
Willie
Good bye & a kiss until I meet thee have as many as you please
