Category	8: Communication Artifact
Classification	Archives
Collection	Civil War Small Collections
Dates of Accumulation	April 30, 1863
Abstract	Letter from Martha Jones to Henry, probably Henry M. Jones Company I, 3rd Wisconsin Cavalry. She also mentions William, probably William B. Jones, who enlisted in Company I, 3rd Wisconsin Cavalry in Janesville on December 9, 1861. He was discharged March 27, 1862 for disability. Martha is possibly his wife. She also mentions Aulden, probably Alden D. Leach, Company I, 3rd Wisconsin Cavalry, enlisted from Hortonia on December 23, 1861. He was discharged on November 17, 1862 for disability. November 23, 1862 Henry I received a letter from you and one from William. I was glad to hear from you and to get your likeness [and] to hear you are well. I prize those pictures very much. The children called it "Pa". Thank you very much for that. I want mother and the rest [to see it?]. Henry, my health is better than it was in the summer. You write [that you want] to know how I get along; Hard times for me. If I could get my due, like [it] belongs to me, I could get along very well. I never have received but one from the start he will have it. William was discharged last March and I have [only] had twenty-five dollars since last spring. Every thing [we have] to buy [is] so dear, for so many little children, [it] makes it hard times. Alden, we expect him home every day . He is discharged. My folks all well send love and respect to you. You must excuse [this] short letter, and I will write more next time to you. My baby stands at my elbow crying ever since I tried to write. Can you read it? William , if he does not write to you, direct you letter the same as before. I hope and trust in God that we all [will] meet again. It is almost impossible for me to get time to write. Martha Jones
Event	Civil War
Legal Status	Oshkosh Public Museum
Object ID	SC411.5.58.2
Object Name	Letter
People	Jones, Henry M. Jones, Martha Jones, William B. Leach, Alden D.
Subjects	Civil War Soldiers Cavalry 3rd Wisconsin Volunteer Cavalry Poverty Money Military discharges Cost & standard of living Homefront
Title	Letter from Martha Jones to Henry

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