Augusta County: Martha L. Roadcap to John B.
McGuffin, July 6, 1861
Summary:
In her letter to her son, John McGuffin, Martha Roadcap writes that she is
worried about his safety after reports of a battle near Shepherdstown. She also
mentions that the local crops look promising this year.
Goshen Bridge, July 5th, Paid 5
John B. McGuffin, West Augusta Guard, 5
Infantry Va Vol., Care of Qr Master Amblers, Winchester
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Care of Col Harper, Harpers Ferry
John B. McGuffin
Goshen Bridge Virginia
July 6th 1861
My Dear Son
I again seat myself to write to you. Not that I have any particular news to write about but to relieve the anxiety that presses upon my mind, for night & Day my thoughts are with you both, and unless I can hear from you very often I get in a desponding mood which I can only relieve myself of by writing. I am now anxious at present for the reason that we have just heard the report of another battle at Shepherdstown where you are, and that your company was engaged in it, hence my writing before I again heard from you. If the report is true let me hear from you as soon as possible. There is no news of interest in this neighborhood, all are engaged with the war and seem to think of nothing else. Most of the farmers are engaged in harvesting, which is the best we have had here for several years. Fruits & everything else in abundance. Corn is also looking finely.
Sallie is mending slowly - she was down to see me on yesterday and sends her love to you with her sincere prayers for your safe return. Write soon all at home send love to you hoping to hear from you soon & often.
Your affectionate Mother
M L Roadcap
