George Frederick Elliott

George Frederick Elliott

George Frederick Elliott, Jr was from Hartford, CT and mustered in on June 9, 1861 as a Private in Company A, 1st Connecticut Heavy Artillery. Private Elliott was promoted to Artificer (armourer) and mustered out on June 8, 1864. George's brother James also served in the 1st Connecticut Heavy Artillery, while his brother Edward served in the 5th Connecticut Infantry. Edward disappeared during the War and it is unknown if he deserted or was killed (A letter written to his parents in 1863 from Canada is believed to be from Edward, indicating he probably deserted)

Fort Scott. Jan 22nd/62

Dear Mother

James has just been here with a telegraphic despatch of the Death of Father Just as I had written the last sentence in a letter to Father. James tried to obtain a furlough for us to attend the Funeral but it was beyond the power of our Col to grant it as he had Orders from Gen McLellan not to grant any furloughs on any account Please tell me all about Fathers Death and the circumstances atending it.

I remain as ever

Your Affectionate

Son George F. Elliott

P.S. You will find the letter that I had just written to Father enclosed with this.

Please tell me the Necesities of the Family, and what it is best to, and whether Father was much in dept.

Give my Love to all of the Children Yours &c

George