150 Years Ago (1863 12/25)
U.S. Barracks, Brattleboro, Dec. 25, 1863.
Dear wife –
It is Christmas and here I am well and hearty. I have a little leisure and will improve it. Zopher has just called. He and Mary Ann, they have gone over to the hospital. There were a lot of Vermont boys came in to the hospital last night, I understand some from Columbia College Hospital. If there is any news from Jacob I will know before I close this. Zopher came in with the Charleston boys, staid with me night before last, and is going to stop with me tonight, going home tomorrow. Captain Brannon bought a lot of fine turkeys last night and the wherewith to stuff them, lots of pies and cheese, and he is going to let us have a Christmas. The turkeys are now baking at the bakery.