71.36.7 Feb 10 -62 side two
Cpl. David Merwin (1842-1916) letters, Company I, 76th Ohio Volunteer Infantry
Gift of Fred D. Merwin
Copyright Massillon Museum
Transcription:
To: Father and Mother
From: Joseph K. Merwin
Date: February 10, 1862
Camp Andrews--Mount Vernon, Ohio
Dear Father and Mother
I presume you are waiting anxiously to hear from us again. I advised you in my last letter of the fact that several Companies had been transformed out of the 61st to other Regiments and among the number Briggs [Company where David and George are] and the one I belong, the former going to the 76th Regiment and the latter to the 43rd. I have been ordered to report to the 43rd Regiment with the men and I therefore expect to return to Camp Medill at Lancaster tomorrow. Ema [Joseph’s wife] who has been stopping here with an old acquanitance will also return and remain with me at Camp Medill as long as we shall remain there. After which she will return to Massillon.
I am going to try to get my pay this week. I presume the boys will also get their pay in a day or two. I saw in the morning paper that the 76th Regiment has taken up its march for Kentucky. I am not sure whether David made it back before his Regiment started out (see 71.36.6 - David did). David and George seem to be much more attached to each other than formerly. I gave George some good advice which I think he will treasure and practice upon. Ema did also.
Do not let yourselves be unnecessarily troubled about the boys, for although they are on the way to Kentucky, they will not be likely to be placed in the advance column. Above all, pay no attention to the exaggerated rumors you may hear.
Your Son, Jos. K. Merwin
P.S. The 61st Regiment is not broken up but will probably be full in the course of six or eight weeks. I remain, of course, a Second Lieutenant.
71.36.7 Feb 10 -62 side two
Cpl. David Merwin (1842-1916) letters, Company I, 76th Ohio Volunteer Infantry
Gift of Fred D. Merwin
Copyright Massillon Museum
Transcription:
To: Father and Mother
From: Joseph K. Merwin
Date: February 10, 1862
Camp Andrews--Mount Vernon, Ohio
Dear Father and Mother
I presume you are waiting anxiously to hear from us again. I advised you in my last letter of the fact that several Companies had been transformed out of the 61st to other Regiments and among the number Briggs [Company where David and George are] and the one I belong, the former going to the 76th Regiment and the latter to the 43rd. I have been ordered to report to the 43rd Regiment with the men and I therefore expect to return to Camp Medill at Lancaster tomorrow. Ema [Joseph’s wife] who has been stopping here with an old acquanitance will also return and remain with me at Camp Medill as long as we shall remain there. After which she will return to Massillon.
I am going to try to get my pay this week. I presume the boys will also get their pay in a day or two. I saw in the morning paper that the 76th Regiment has taken up its march for Kentucky. I am not sure whether David made it back before his Regiment started out (see 71.36.6 - David did). David and George seem to be much more attached to each other than formerly. I gave George some good advice which I think he will treasure and practice upon. Ema did also.
Do not let yourselves be unnecessarily troubled about the boys, for although they are on the way to Kentucky, they will not be likely to be placed in the advance column. Above all, pay no attention to the exaggerated rumors you may hear.
Your Son, Jos. K. Merwin
P.S. The 61st Regiment is not broken up but will probably be full in the course of six or eight weeks. I remain, of course, a Second Lieutenant.