Adjutant’s Office 20th Maine Vols, Camp at Rappahannock’s Station, Va.
Dear Brother:
I have enjoyed a luxury this evening in the receipt of your note “No 43) it is with the greatest satisfaction that I have read it – and not only satisfaction but I have received much benefit from it. Your letters always good this is very good – and I am thankful that I have correspondence with those who have an interest in my spiritual wellness. […]
Holman Melcher to his brother, Nathaniel Melcher [Holman Melcher Papers]