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| Field name | Value |
|---|---|
| Collection Reference Number | GLC03523.05.14 |
| 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 regarding his brothers return to his regiment and his tents mates attempts to be more religious |
| Date | 21 April 1863 |
| Author | Goold, James (b. 1842) |
| Recipient | Goold, Abby |
| Document Type | Correspondence |
| Content Description | Reports that brother Theodore has gone back to his regiment. Writes that he is glad Theodore has returned, as he speculates there were many temptations in his life in Philadelphia. Tells her that the weather is nice and "the few peach trees that there are about here are in blossom, and the little grass that remains is quite green and handsome." Also reports on his tent-mates who are trying to become more religious, beginning with their attempts to "leave off swearing." Written in graphite. |
| Subjects | Civil War Military History Union Forces Union Soldier's Letter Soldier's Letter Children and Family Agriculture and Animal Husbandry Military Camp Religion |
| People | Goold, James E. (b. 1842) Goold, Abby (fl. 1820-1862) |
| Place written | Falmouth, Virginia |
| Theme | The American Civil War; Religion |
| Sub-collection | Papers and Images of the American Civil War |
| Additional Information | James Goold enlisted on 29 August 1862 at Macedon, NY as a Private. He was mustered into "F" Co. NY 25th Infantry. On 19 June 1863 he was transferred into "I" Co. NY 44th Vet Infantry. |
| 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 |