March 24, 1865

March 24, 1865

Letter from Sarah E. Andrews to James A. Andrews, March 24, 1865
Hudson, Wis.

March 24th No. 62

Dear Brother Jimmie,

We were disappointed today in not getting a letter from you. I really thought we should get one but are doomed to wait another day. I had a letter from Charlie today, he had just been examined, but did not know whether he was accepted, he did not know yet what regiment they should go in but thought the 50th.

Elmer was just coming down with the mumps. I am glad Charlie had them before he left home. I did not suppose before he had them that anyone could be so sick with them.

Charlie said in his letter today we had better not write to him until we know to what reg. he is assigned, but I shall write again today. He has had two letters sent to Milwaukee which I presume he will not get. I think the poor boy will be very lonely. I do hope he will be able to resist the temptations which will surround him. I hope you will write to him often when you know where to direct your letters. I think you will.

It is a beautiful day, I think the walking will soon be good. Lib and I have been down town this morning, we saw Fred. Lib is going to teach him to play chess.

Hudson is becoming quite literary. The ladies (that is about thirty ladies) have organized a club for mutual improvement similar to the Irving club; all are expected to take part.

I have got to have a recitation
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in three weeks. I think the essays will be the worst. I fear there will be some shrinking from duty, don't you pity us. Miss Mann is going to get up an exhibition, the proceeds to go to the Sanitary Fair or the Soldiers Home in Milwaukee. I don't know which, you will know as you sent her the circular of one of them. She says she is anxious to do something because you wished it. I have just started Mother off up to Aunt Lydia's. I have been teasing her to go ever since I commenced writing. Mary and Mrs. Cowles are up there. I think if Mother would go out more she would feel better.

I must get Charlie's letter written before tea so it can go to the office tonight, therefore goodbye for this time. Yours with ever so much love I remain your Sister

Sarah E. Andrews.

You speak as if my copying that poetry for you must have been a great trouble. You must not think so. I am very glad to do all I can for you.