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Nathan Mowrer correspondence to siblings Ellen and Milton, November 1864-April 1865

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This sheet of paper and envelope is furnished by the Indiana Sanitary Commission, Being purchased with Funds contributed by the Soldiers' Friends at Home
Fly little missive to my cherished home,
And cheer the loving hearts to me so dear;
I'll follow when in Honor I can come,
And leave"Our Flag" in Truumph floating here!
The Soldier 
Evansville Ind April 14th/65 
Dear Sister Ellen 
I have rec, your welcome letter & I have neglect to answer it sooner, you will please excuse me this time as I am now on duty about every other day, my health is now pretty well restor to former strength & I tell you sister I feel thankful to the All [? ] being who rule all things for this blessing, no one knowes the value of good health until he is brought down on the bed of languishing pain, I don't think that I weighted over 80 " when I came hear on the 23rd of January, now thank the good fortune I am a different individual I weigh now one hundred thirty-five pounds, I will try to send my Photograph this time if I can make it suit; I am wonderful please witt your letter [ ] & all letters that come

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This sheet of paper and envelope is furnished by the Indiana Sanitary Commission, Being purchased with Funds contributed by the Soldiers' Friends at Home Fly little missive to my cherished home, And cheer the loving hearts to me so dear; I'll follow when in Honor I can come, And leave"Our Flag" in Truumph floating here! The Soldier Evansville Ind April 14th/65 Dear Sister Ellen I have rec, your welcome letter & I have neglect to answer it sooner, you will please excuse me this time as I am now on duty about every other day, my health is now pretty well restor to former strength & I tell you sister I feel thankful to the All [? ] being who rule all things for this blessing, no one knowes the value of good health until he is brought down on the bed of languishing pain, I don't think that I weighted over 80 " when I came hear on the 23rd of January, now thank the good fortune I am a different individual I weigh now one hundred thirty-five pounds, I will try to send my Photograph this time if I can make it suit; I am wonderful please witt your letter [ ] & all letters that come