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Catalog Number |
XI.1.2.2019.029.51 |
Collection |
Hazzard Family Collection |
Object Name |
Letter |
Title |
Letter from Thomas D. Hazzard to Joseph H. Hazzard |
Scope & Content |
In this letter, Thomas Davis Hazzard informs his brother that he has been mustered out of the United States Army. Multiple times he makes remarks that he is struggling to adjust back to civilian life. After desiring to be discharged in his previous letters, he now states that he is feeling "upside down" and "like a fish out of warter [water]." This shows the impact the war and his service had on him. Being back in Philadelphia, Hazzard is looking for a house and visiting relatives. He says that his mother, sister, and wife made him a new suit. This letter is short, Hazzard says, because his difficulty adjusting to civilian life has made it hard for him to write. |
Dates of Creation |
n.d. |
Date |
n.d. |
Notes |
This letter is addressed to "Brother." All of Thomas D. Hazzard's letters are addressed to "Brother," in reference to Joseph H. Hazzard. This letter is not dated, however, it was written sometime soon after May 25th, 1864 when Hazzard was mustered out of the military. The full transcription of the letter is as follows: He is "mustered out" [In pencil]Philadelphia Pa [Pennsylvania] No 920 South, Front St Dear. Brother. I now sit down to answer your letter. I am glad to hear you and your famile [family] are in good health. and we are all well at present. I arived [arrived] in philad. [Philadelphia] the morning of the 26th of may [May] I was musterd [mustered] out about eleven oclock the 25th. I was glad to get home. And I have been looking for a house. and I am goen [going] down to Aunt Sarah. this afternoon. to Stay a fue [few] days and while thear [there] Mother is goen [going] to try to get a house. I am just like a fish out of warter [water]. And it will take Some time to get setteled [settled] down in civil life again [page break] I whent [went] to see Tom Bayle at the shop the day I left Washington. he was well Last night albert came home from the Jersey. Willaim [William] is at work. I have not got your letter so I canot [cannot] answer it but as soon as we get moved I will write to you again so do not write untill [until] you get another letter from us which will be as soon as we get moved. Every thing is verey [very] clear in this city at present, but not quite as clear as in Washington city. I have got my sute [suit] of clothes and thay [they] only cost me $8. Dollars as mother bought the stuf [stuff] and Mother and Mary, and Nellie. whent [went] to work and made them up for me. [page break] I am so upside down that I cannot write so you must excues [excuse] this short letter this time my next one will be a long one. So Mother Mary William Albert, Sis and Nellie and my self [myself] all join in sending you and your famile [family] our Best Respects hoping this may find you all in good health. I remain Your Brother Thomas, D Hazzard As Soon as we get a house I will write to you- So Good Bye |
Extent of Description |
1 leaf, 10" by 8" |
Relation |
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Condition |
Fair |
Condition Notes |
Overall, letter is in fair condition. This sheet has one vertical fold down its center. It has two horizontal folds splitting it into equal thirds. There is general discoloration throughout the sheet. This discoloration is more pronounced along the fold lines and edges, especially on the front of the page. On the left side of the front page the discoloration is red in color. The ink throughout this letter is faded and appears faint. |
Legal Status |
Owned by The Union League Legacy Foundation. |
Multimedia Files |
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People |
Hazzard, Thomas Hazzard, Joseph Hazzard, Ann Hazzard, Nellie Hazzard, William |
Search Terms |
Hazzard Family Collection Philadelphia, PA Washington, D.C. |