Letter from Susan Comer (Russell) to Alexander T. C. Comer

Creator:

Comer Family

Scope and content:

Written from Winchester, Virginia. The letter contains personal and family news, including the mention of a ball given by General Chapman's staff, a wedding, and a sleigh ride.

Language:

English .

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Winchester. Va. Jan 25th/1865

Dear Doctor
I received your very welcome letter on last Saturday. You wished an explanation for my long continued silence, I can tell you, it was because I was wating to hear from you first. You also wished to know if I was in love with someone else, that I had thus slighted my fond husband. I have not nor do I expect to. Anna and, Mick were at a Ball last night given by Gen Chapman Staff Officers. Gen Sheridan and Chapman were there. I was invited but did not go owing to having a severe cold. Often will my mind revert To the pleasant hours spent in your company. You say in your letter that you would give all the money you possess to come to Winchester for a day or two. I wish your Regt would be sent back here, so your wish could be gratified, and mine also. Maggie was married on the 15th of this month. Mr. K was very ill and so the wedding took place three day before the appointed time. I could not fulfil my promise about giving you a months notice for I did not know it but eight or ten days myself. We were anticipating a gay time but our hopes were all [?] By her getting married before the time appointed. Please tell Maj. Hanley that Maggie is married for she promised to invite him. I think she played a Yankee trick on us all. Dr. Streeter spent the evening with us day before yesterday. I have not been to an Oyster Supper since I went with you. I had a very nice sleigh ride day before yesterday and Scottie had one yesterday. Sisters send their kindest regards to you. You wished to know how your sister Anna stands your long absence. She often wished she could see here brother Alick [Alex] so I think you better come back to old W for your sister want to see you as well as your fond wife.

A. Comer Asst Surgeon
A.T. C. C.

Subjects:

United States—History—Civil War, 1861-1865—Home life
United States—History—Civil War, 1861-1865—Women
United States. -- Army. -- New York Cavalry Regiment, 9th (1861-1865)

Names:

Comer Family
Hanley, Timothy
Hanley, Timothy

Places:

Winchester (Va.)—History—Civil War, 1861-1865

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