Archive Record
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Metadata
Catalog Number |
XI.1.2.2022.012.23 |
Collection |
Fitzgerald Family Letter Collection |
Object Name |
Letter |
Title |
Letter from George Washington Fitzgerald to his Parents, John and Christiana Walter Fitzgerald |
Scope & Content |
In this letter to his parents, George Washington Fitzgerald expresses his sorrow to hear that members of his family are sick at home. He continues on to mention that he was on picket duty on the railroad in less than ideal conditions. |
Dates of Creation |
October 28, 1863 |
Date |
October 28, 1863 |
Notes |
The full transcription of the letter is as follows: Oct [October] 28th 1863 Dear parents i received your ever welcome letter and was sourow [sorry] to here [hear] that pap and mother were sick i am well and uncle Sam and i agree first straight i would of have answer it sooner only i was out on picket on the railroad and it was as cold as the devil and was not allowed any firer [fire] so you may judge for yourself how it was i received a letter from amanda and was glad to hear from her she says harry was much disappointed because he did not see me when i was on their [there] we was inspected by major general auger [Auger] we will be mustered in for pay a Sat-urday tell walt i just as well receive [received] a letter from without money as well as [Page Break] it was tell him to write give my best respects to Hary Mcmim Charley Hannah Clarh and sis Buzby i must now close with my best respect to all the family and inquiring friends i remain your affectionate Son G. W. Fitzgerald Write soon |
Extent of Description |
One leaf, 9.7" x 8" |
Relation |
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Condition |
Fair |
Condition Notes |
There are various marks on the letter but it does not hinder legibility. Otherwise there are creases but they are not extremely prominent. |
Legal Status |
Owned by The Union League Legacy Foundation. |
Multimedia Files |
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People |
Fitzgerald, George Washington Fitzgerald, John Fitzgerald, Christiana Walter Fitzgerald, Amanda Fitzgerald, Walter H. |
Search Terms |
Fitzgerald Family Letter Collection 112th Pennsylvania Volunteer Infantry (2nd PA Heavy Artillery) |