113. Kelley, D.O.
Civil War Letter: Deserters

Charlestown, West Virginia: February 15, 1865
Kellley is still writing and publishing the regimental newspaper, The Guardian. He apologizes that he did not include a copy of it with his last letter to his family. "We have a deep snow here now have had verry cold weather but not much duty to do now although there is a great manny Guerillas prowling around the country but we have men detailed to do the Scouting which makes it verry easy on those that are lucky enough not to be one of those detailed." He continues, " There are 5 men to be Shot ar the Ferry on Friday next between the hours of 12 oclock + two they are deserted. They are coming down on the deserters of late. We all like our new Col. Splendid he is verry strict but a good man." Kelley has many correspondents; besides his sister in Buena Vista, Pennsylvania, he writes to his parents in Elizabeth, Pennsylvania and to a number of "pen pals" who are mostly female. One Belle A. Patterson (her name is underlined) is the "most interesting correspondent that I have ever had, writes the noblest letter I have ever read. The weight of her council to the Soldier is lasting + impressive."With envelope and stamp.

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