Mary E. Bedford

This letter, dated January 11, 1864, is from Mary E. Bedford to her husband, Lieut. Alex M. Bedford. She expresses concern about his ailing health, and promises to send him money and provisions. She shares news of relatives, and reports that “it is peaceable hear now but the lord only knows how long it will remain so.”

January 11, 1864

Surviving a Guerrilla War
Women
Missouri military units (Confederate)

Mary E. Bedford

Andrew County, Missouri

Letter

State Historical Society of Missouri – Columbia

Bedford Family Papers, 1849-1870; C2610: f. 10, October 31, 1863-March 24, 1864

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