Franklin County: David Demus to Mary Jane Demus, September 11,
1863
Summary:
Demus assures his wife that he is not in any danger and promises to send her some money as
soon as he can.
Mary Jane Demus
September the 11th 1863
My Dear
i take my Pen in hand to inform you that i am Well at Present i hope that these few lines may find you in the same state of health i have receive your letter on the 11th day of september and i Was glad to get it and i Was very glad to [unclear: heaid] from John i did not know Whether he had Come home or not but i am Well as Can be expected at Present i haven't done any Work yet but now they are giving out the furloughs now i think that that i Will be home in a few days i think but you most not get out of here for i ain't in any danger of getting hurt so that you need not be afraid of me not getting hurt again soon i Would like to know Whether you have got any money or not for if you have not got any money Why i Will try to send you some as soon as i get it We Will get our money on the 18th day of this month and i send it till i get a letter again and than i Will send it please to write and let me know Whether you need any thing or not and try to [illeg.] in [unclear: haid] for i Will be at home to state i [unclear: thingt] before long and then you may look for me before long i Will be either home or else Close to home to [unclear: grill] and than you look for me about every day or so i hope please to write soon and let me know how you all are
Direct your letter to Hilton Head SC
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54 massachusetts
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David Demus
