Augusta County: Tony Pastor to Annie Harris, May
19, 1862
Summary:
Pastor writes about his time with a Cousin, possibly while on leave.
May 19th 1862
Bridgewater
Dear Annie -
I have just this morning finished reading your kind note sent by brother
John, & as I am some distance ahead of the regiment I will drop you
a few lines in return. I wrote you a day or two ago, but for fear that you
did not get it I will send you a few more. I have been enjoying myself for
two days very much. I met with Cousin [unclear: Pit] at the Augusta
Springs & she requested me to bring her to this place to see Jim -
which I did & by the way I am now in closer with the galls - all
on
her
account
however. We are on our way down the valley again,
if the Yankees don't make us take the back track. I have not time to write
much, as our regiment will soon be up. your friends are all well so far as
I know. I have been unwell
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for two or three days, but since I
have gotten into the valley. I feel perfectly well. I suppose it is from
the past that I have been associated with the fair sex (at least) to some
extent. I hope it may continue to exert that influence. I must close for
the present. Will be glad to hear from you often.
Yours in haste as ever
Tony Pastor
P.S.
Our Army will just about get across the
river today. The bridge has been burnt at
this place so that it is difficult to get across the river being very
high. Cousin Mollie & Pit are both here Many came with John. I
suppose they will leave for home this evening. I told pit I would send
this by her, but I could give it to John as he may see you first. my
love to all the girls & [illeg.] the same.
