The Civil War Letters of Henry Sill Lord
March 6, 1862
New Haven
March 6th, 1862My Dear Wife,
How do you do this morning. H is pretty well although I have more cold. I got it the next day after I arrived in N.H. Steton and I came on the midnight train. We were late for the train. It made no difference as Wait had not gone. He left word for me to come up and see him before I went to N.Y. I went up and got home at 9 o'clock. My cough is better today although I have a hard headache this morning. Steton is enjoying himself waiting on soldiers. He helped us all day yesterday. He says he must go home on the 10:50 train. H send you thread & comb, the Culique I have not had time to go and get. I will get it and bring it out when I come (you ask when is it you are a coming).
Lizzie, I wish I knew. I think I shall be home before long. I may come Monday.
I think we shall go from N.H. the fore part of next week. The Col. called yesterday and told us we should probably go to Ship Island. I don't want to go, but I suppose I must. Oh Lizzie, I want to see you so much I am almost sick. If I could only come home to dinner at Father's and sit by your side, it would be better than the best dinner I could have. I shall once or twice more before I go, I think twice. If there is anything you want, please write and I will bring it to you when I come. I shall look for a letter Saturday evening from you.
(Lu has been discharged at Malleys)
Nothing of importance new at the Seat of War or N.H.
My best respects to all as Steton is ready to go.
My sincere love to you, hoping soon to see you.
I remain your true husband,
Henry
N.B. I have lots to tell you when I see you
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