Augusta County: Samuel Franklin Carson to Cousin
Annie, September 9, 1864
Summary:
Carson describes his current position and vaguely sketches his recent travels to
his cousin Annie.
September the 9th 1864
Morris Island South Carolina
Dear Cousin Annie
Your kind letter dated August 5th
was received the 16th and believe one was read with great
interest. Would have answered immediately, but was expecting to leave every day,
consequently I thought to defer writing until I
arrived at my destination. We were landed here on the 7th
[unclear: inst] having been on board the "Steamer
C[unclear: rescent]" 19 days, had a pretty hard time I tell you. Our
position at present is between Fort's Gregg & [unclear: Wagner]
which could be made very uncomfortable to us, but so far has not. Hope the time
is not far distant when in the providence of God I may see you all again.
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Please remember affectionately to all my friends and relatives, and
believe me as ever your devoted Cousin
S.F. Carson
P.S.
I am well at present, but was quite sick on
board the boat for a short time, the rest of the 600 are generally
well
