Through Some Eventful Years by Susan Bradford Eppes

Through Some Eventful Years

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Susa Bradford Eppes

April 1st, 1865.—More distressing news of our dear boys at the front. In Virginia and in the army now slowly falling back before Sherman, starvation is staring them in the face. Johnston’s men are fighting almost inch by inch; every foot of the way is contested. In Virginia, “Lee’s Invincibles,” are falling from the ranks, [...]

Through Some Eventful Years by Susan Bradford Eppes

Through Some Eventful Years

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Susa Bradford Eppes

December 26th, 1864.—Christmas was truly delightful. The joy of the children, at sight of the beautiful tree and toys fully compensated us for the time spent in their manufacture. Such exclamations of delight; such squeals of joy; as they received the gifts and realized that the blockade had not kept old Santa out. I never [...]

Through Some Eventful Years by Susan Bradford Eppes

Through Some Eventful Years

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November 3rd, 1864.—We have grown so expert in sewing and knitting and materials are getting so scarce that we have gone into a new business. The Bradford neighborhood has inaugurated a Toy Shop. At Uncle Tom’s there are ten children, four of Cousin Mary’s and six of Cousin Tom’s; at Cousin William’s there are two; [...]

Through Some Eventful Years by Susan Bradford Eppes