124. Kelley, D.O.
Civil War Letter: Re-Enlistment

Williamsport, Maryland: January 8, 1864
Kelley has been in the army for nearly two years. As so many observers expected the war to be over shortly, Kelley may be starting to get weary of the soldier's life. In this letter, he writes: "I have been traveling around not two days in one place we have been in Maryland for about 4 weeks on detective Service." While he most of his fellow soldiers and commanders are re-enlisting, Kelley has "not concluded to reenlist yet. I do not know how it will be but I think that it is a little doubtful whether I do or not." Once again as in other times of conflict, Kelley turns to prayer. At the end of the letter, he conveys that he has been ordered back to West Virginia because his captain cannot spare his "best men." Quarter section of last page torn away, but full text is intact. With envelope, postmark and stamp.

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Condition: Very Good