Augusta County: John Quincy Adams Nadenbousch to
Hester J. Nadenbousch, September 16, 1863
Summary:
Nadenbousch writes his wife to complain that he has had no response to his
previous letters. He guesses she has not written out of fear that the letter
would not be permitted through the lines. He again asks her to write with
details on affairs at home. He reports renting a house for her, and his need for
a pair of shoes.
Sept 16/63
Dear Heste
I have written almost daily to you since I have been here & received no
answer from you. I suppose you fear difficulties in writing if so tell Cousin
Mary about our domestic & private matters & she will write me
say nothing of Military matters & there Can
t
be any difficulty. I heard a few days ago that you were all well. I dont know what help you have whether the children are
being schooled or not whether you well provided for whether the mill is moving
or not & a host of other little matters I desire to know which there is
no impropriety in the service in knowing if you can
t
write a letter just give a list of these matters, or write a family letter
& submit to the Provost Marshal there for his approval & with
his endorsement
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it will come without difficulty I wrote you so many
letters that I suppose you know all about my position & condition
I rented a house above this place for you but fear you can not get out with your household effects just now have you tried let me know I can t say how soon I can get out of the service & of course cant come home to stay until I am clearly & honourably out of the service take good care of yourself & children provide well as can put a school in the office if not no [unclear: one] there & send the children to school
I wrote cousin Mary to get me a pair shoes if she will give her the money to pay for them My love to you all
I am well
Yours ever
J
Mrs Hester J Nadenbousch
Martinsburg Va
