Franklin County: Bob Taggart to his sister Tilly,
March 18, 1863
Summary:
Taggart's brief note states that all is well and that it is unlikely he will come
home soon.
Tilly
March 18 1863
Camp at Miners Hill Va
Dear Tilly
I have had a letter from home for some days now and am not certain that it has
not been [deleted: over a month] answered. Will drop you a line before
going to bed this morning to let you know I am well and that there is nothing
new or important going on here which must be my excuse for not writing a longer
letter. I received Lizzies of the and Johns of the 16th today and will
answer them soon. From Lizzies I learn that Fanny
Darragh is in Pittsburgh. I suppose
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general conduct [unclear:
men
] if I should not participate in any of [unclear: the]. I may
get home some of these days but cannot state the precis time. My love to all at home of course, including Fanny.
Your Affect Br
Bob