From A.M. Bedford to Mary E. Bedford

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Title: From A.M. Bedford to Mary E. Bedford
Creator: A.M. Bedford
Description: This letter, dated February 3, 1865, is from Lieut. Alex M. Bedford in Hilton Head, S.C. to his wife, Mary E. Bedford. He tells his wife that he has been taking medicine, but that his health is still poor. He informs her that he will likely be home by the middle of March, but “if I cannot live at home in peace I can go to my Brothers in nevada territory.” He asks her to send him a check so that he has enough money to travel home.
Date: February 3, 1865
Local Subject: Surviving a Guerrilla War
Battle for Missouri, 1861-1865 -- Military History of Missouri and Kansas
Women
Missouri military units (Confederate)
People: A.M. Bedford
Geographic Subject: Andrew County, Missouri
Object Type: Letter
Owning Organization: State Historical Society of Missouri – Columbia
Location: Bedford Family Papers, 1849-1870; C2610: f. 15, November 28, 1864-February 12, 1864
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