Franklin County: Franklin Rosenbery to John Abraham
Rosenbery (father), October 28, 1863
Summary:
Rosenbery provides updates about his movements and notes his satisfaction about
joining the war effort. He proclaims his faith in God, describing the comfort
that such faith provides him while he serves in the army.
October 28, 1863
Baltimore
Dear Father:
This morning I seat myself with pen in hand to inform you that I am well-Happing that these few lines may find you all enjoying the same blessing of health that I enjoy at present.
I left Carlisle yesterday evening. We landed here this morning. This afternoon at 3:00o'clock we leave for Washington and I expect we go on to Warrenton, Va.
We will joine Capt Patterson's Company-148 Regt.
Well, Father, I feel satisfied that I am doing the will of God. I feel glad that I could so willingly yield to the will of God. I know that God is able to deliver me safe and if I should fall in the field of Battle. I am glad to know that God will save me forever in Heaven. I know that he that promised is faithful and cannot lie.
I take God at His Word. That if our conscious condemns us not not. Neither will he as he is greater than our conscious.
For instance you will aske me how I know this. I answer that I feel my acceptance with God. Yes, Father, I can say-Glory to God for the hope of Eternal Life.
I fear no gun or cannon. My faith is strong in the Lord. If I fall I will fall in the arms of the Lord. If I should never see you on earth, Father and the family all, Try and meet me in Heaven where there will be no pain-where our eyes shall run down no more with tears, where the wicked cease from trowbling and the weary are forever at rest.
Oh, the glorious thought of eternity and enjoying heaven as a home while eternity remains.
Now, Father, will you all-the family-promise to meet me in Heaven. Give my respects to all enquiring friends and take good care of Rachel and the two little babes and you shall be rewarded for it.
I wrote you a letter last week. I hope that you received it and I Must close as I have not much time.
I will write soon again. I have no importance to write at present. You may direct
your letter.
Franklin Rosenbery
148 Regt
2nd Army Corps
I shall close for the present. After I get
to my company, I will give you a whole history.
So fare well for this time
Yours Truly
F. Rosenbery
