About this Letter
The letter is written by Levi D. Green to his mother, brother, cousin Nelson, and Clark the Pedler. The letter was written on November 25, 1863. Levi mentions that he and Marvin are well, but they have not received their pay yet. He also mentions that there is no news about the war in the area. Levi requests his mother to take good care of his calves and lamb. He also mentions that he has four coats, but he only wants one.
In the letter, Levi mentions that the rebels have given them three days to leave the place. The letter contains a little drawing with a caption, which appears to be a humorous illustration of the war. In the letter, Levi mentions that his brother should feed his calves well and lay his trap. He also requests his cousin Nelson to whip Frank and mentions Clark the Pedler.
In conclusion, the letter is a personal letter written by Levi D. Green to his mother, brother, cousin, and Clark the Pedler. The writer mentions various personal things such as his well-being, pay, war news, and requests to take care of his animals. The letter also contains humor in the form of a drawing and captions.
Letter Transcript
FROM LEVI D. GREEN TO DEAR MOTHER – NOVEMBER 25, 1863
Suffolk Dear mother I received your letter to night and glad was I to hear from home once more. I am well and so is Marvin. I have not got my pay. Idon’t know when I shal get it when I do I will send you som money. Marvin never was so fat in his life as he is now their is not mutch news about the war in this place. their is no large gun in this place, the rebs have give us 3 days to leave the place in. I want you to take good care of my calvs and lamb. I am as hot as I can be I have had my coat off all day I have got 4 coats I do not want but one rite soon. Yours with respect. L. D. Green
(Little drawing) Caption says What the Rebs say L. C. can’t stand this shot shot. I will run. (under picture) he shit on his foot. the union man says I will give you hell in the arse I will shoot all sesesh men on you.
Dear brother – you are well and so am I want you to feed my calvs good and lay my trap up for me and tell Elmer to whip Frank like the old boy and I will give a cent. Yours with odity L.D.G.
Beloved cousin Nelson I am happy to hear that you are on the earth From your cousin L.D.G. Yours with ?
Clark the Ped. wag your ass for that trap (50 cents) I think you finger your ass to mutch – yours with mutch respect L. D. Green to Clark ther Pedler. bil for Smith job