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| Field name | Value |
|---|---|
| Collection Reference Number | GLC03523.10.081 |
| From Archive Folder | Collection of Joseph M. Maitland |
| Title | Letter from Mattie S. to Elhanan M. Mast discussing Union victories and asking if he ever thinks of love |
| Date | 19 July 1863 |
| Recipient | Mast, Elhanan M. |
| Document Type | Correspondence |
| Content Description | A vibrant letter written to "brother Mast." Writes, "Good morning brother Mast! What are you doing this delightful sabbath sunday! The bells are ringing the birds are singing and every thing and every body seems to say 'God and gratitude' and you Mr. Mast, you too should feel free from responsibility and sadness." Discusses soldiering, remarking how it has a "tendency to make you look sober." Comments on recent Union victories at Gettysburg, Vicksburg, and Port Hudson: "Vicksburg and Port Hudson have [certainly] fallen Charleston must capitulate. Rosecrans has been doing admirably, and Lees army although not so badly defeated as we wish is forced to retreat with the greatest speed followed closely by Meade and his legions of heros." Also states that "I am very proud to day that i am an american woman..." Praises the Union soldiers, and postulates as to how the "Great Rebellion" will be remembered in history. Asks Lieutenant Colonel Mast if he ever thinks about love, despite his nervous temperament. Closes the letter with "Au Revior." |
| Subjects | Woman Author Women's History Civil War Military History Union Forces Patriotism Religion Battle Battle of Vicksburg Battle of Gettysburg Confederate States of America Confederate General or Leader Love Letters |
| People | Mast, Elhanan M. (fl. 1837-1865) Meade, George Gordon (1815-1872) Lee, Robert E. (Robert Edward) (1807-1870) Rosecrans, William S. (1819-1898) |
| Place written | Bellefontaine, Ohio |
| Theme | The American Civil War; Women in American History |
| Sub-collection | Papers and Images of the American Civil War |
| Copyright | The Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History |
| Module | Civil War, Reconstruction and the Modern Era: 1860-1945 |