Augusta County: John Quincy Adams Nadenbousch to
Hester J. Nadenbousch, March 6, 1864
Summary:
Nadenbousch sends his wife a quick note by a lady travelling North. He urges her
to respond with a full letter, complaining that she never writes.
March 6/64
My Dearest Hester
This will be handed you by a lady going north. She having been sent through the lines South some 10 months ago
Extend to her your hospitality and as she may possibly be prevented from going farther, & return to her friends below this she in that event will bring any letter or message you may desire to send me
I am still quite well & doing well have not heard from my resignation yet hope to soon
Do write me. I write you by every opportunity & you never write. you certainly could have John to send me letters there is daily chances
I got a pair shoes 2 pair socks & 2 shirts and
much obliged to get them If this person does return within our
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you write fully by her and it will be sent through
I am so anxious to hear from you & she promises to get me a letter from you & send out by a friend to me
My love to all tell the children to be good
Yours ever
John
