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| Field name | Value |
|---|---|
| Collection Reference Number | GLC03523.05.03 |
| From Archive Folder | Collection of brothers James and Theodore Goold [Decimalized .01-.23] Collection of letters to Albert Gillett [Decimalized .24- .31] |
| Title | James Goold to Abby Goold |
| Date | 28 November 1862 |
| Author | Goold, James (b. 1842) |
| Recipient | Goold, Abby |
| Document Type | Correspondence |
| Content Description | Writes to his mother about all the letters he has recently received, including one from her, Aunt Jane, and Nellie. Describes his duties on provost guard and the differences between being on guard and in the regiments. Tells her of difficulties, including harsh weather, leaking tents, and food shortages. Describes in great detail how the squads are divided into two on the march. Comments "I think that I am well off here, and I thank God for your sake more than my own that I am here as I presume that we are in no great danger of being killed in case of a battle. Do not mark me as a coward for writing this, for if I am called upon to go into Battle, I intend and always did intend to do my whole duty." Letter written in graphite. |
| Subjects | Civil War Military History Union Forces Union Soldier's Letter Soldier's Letter Children and Family Women's History Military Camp Military Provisions Diet and Nutrition Battle Bravery |
| People | Goold, James E. (b. 1842) Goold, Abby (fl. 1820-1862) |
| Place written | Falmouth, Virginia |
| Theme | The American Civil War; Women in American History |
| Sub-collection | Papers and Images of the American Civil War |
| Additional Information | Mother's name (Abby) found on Albany, New York census from 1850. |
| Copyright | The Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History |
| Module | Civil War, Reconstruction and the Modern Era: 1860-1945 |
| Civil War: Recipient Relationship | Mother |
| Civil War: Theater of War | Main Eastern Theater |
| Civil War: Unit | 25th New York Infantry, F Company |