117. Kelley, D.O.
Civil War Letter: In the Shenandoah Valley

Martinsburg, West Virginia: November 27, 1864
Kelley apologizes to his sister for his negligence in writing. Camp life seems to be quiet; he has had the time to attend a party in the country and met a "nice little VA girl." He seems lonely, however, and asks his sister and her husband to visit him. He reminds them of how beautiful the Shenandoah Valley is, admonishing them to "make up your minds not to go back untill you see part of the State of VA…" Apparently, Kelley believes he will be going home soon and that his relatives will never see Virginia once he leaves. "We had verry cheering news from the army of the Cumberland. I think that we will will bring them down to their right sences + feelings before long."

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