Freedmen's Bureau Records: James Harris to Elizabeth
Harris, September 23, 1867
Summary:
Harris writes to his wife from Danville, stating that he has found a place for
the family and will come for them in a few months.
Sept. 23d '67
Danville
My Dear Wife
I landed here on Sunday Night at 11 oclock I have seen all of uncle John People.
They all send much love to you and say you must certain to come up Christmas you
must write soon and let me know how you and the Baby is and you are well or no.
I hope you are when I arrived I found all of My People well and hearty I have
got a home for you and I will be By after you al
[unclear: the end] of two months for you certain will as I am so tired
now I will Bring this to a close your sister was well and sends much love to you
so write soon
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and let me hear from you all tell me whether you or the
Baby has been sick or no cince I have been absence good
Bye
write soon to your affectionate Husband
James Harris
