Augusta: William F. Brand to Amanda C. Armentrout,
June 6, 1863
Summary:
William writes to Kate of his illness regarding his injured toe as well as the
injuries and illnesses of other men in the army.
Miss Kate Armentrout
At Home
Miss Kate Armentrout
June 6th 1863
Greenville Va
My dearest Kate
As I am not able to come down I thought I would write a few lines. My toe is getting something better. Also my health is
improving I hope in the course of another week I may be able to go about if so I
will not fail to come down for I never wanted to see my Kate as bad in my life
dear Kate you must not think hard of me for not coming
today for when ever I move
about my toe is very painful I know it is not your
desire that I suffer more than I can avoid by remaining quiet your cousin John
is going to cavalry
tomorrow & would take me if I were able to
go. I am sorry to lose
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such a good opportunity I was very sorry to hear that your Brother
was in Staunton sick with the fever. I hope he may get home where he will have kind parents
& sisters to wait on him I have been looking for you nearly all week but
I believe you are afraid to come to Greenville when I am here. Your Bro Geo. was at the Mill this morning if I had have seen [added: him] I would have sent you a note by him. If the gent you spoke of takes you away next week you
must write to me I hope he will leave you where you are for I do want to see you the worst in the world But you must go if you can enjoy your
self for when ever I think you are happy then I am happy. Well I must close write to me by the first opportunity Good bye
dearest Kate good bye
From your true friend
Willie
